Attorney - Local Government Law in Durham, NC

Sands Anderson • Durham, NC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sands Anderson, a full-service regional law firm serving Virginia and North Carolina, is seeking an experienced Local Government attorney to help expand its Durham, North Carolina office. The firm has more than 80 attorneys across six offices. This role offers the opportunity to practice Local Government Law and provide day-to-day legal counsel to cities, counties, and municipalities in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill region.

The attorney will advise local governments on governance, contracts, land use, and public meetings; draft and review ordinances, resolutions, and legal opinions; represent localities in administrative and legal proceedings; and keep current on legal developments affecting municipal clients. The attorney will collaborate with colleagues across offices to deliver integrated legal services.

Sands Anderson describes its culture as grounded in professional excellence, community service, and client trust. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and support from an established regional firm. Compensation is commensurate with relevant experience and book of business; the stated salary range is $180,000–$250,000, depending on portable client base and experience.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the North Carolina State Bar.
• Five or more years of experience practicing Local Government Law in North Carolina.
• Strong understanding of municipal operations, FOIA, zoning, procurement, governance, and public meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Existing relationships or experience with municipalities in the area.
• Portable client base or book of business, which may affect compensation.

Responsibilities

• Advise local governments on legal matters, including governance, contracts, land use, and public meetings.
• Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, and legal opinions.
• Represent localities in administrative and legal proceedings.
• Stay current on legal developments affecting municipal clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff across offices to deliver integrated legal services.

Benefits

• 401K with firm matching contribution.
• Health, dental, vision, and HSA with firm contribution.
• Professional development and marketing support.
• Malpractice insurance, bar dues, and CLE allowance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Parking.
• Smartphone and wellness program allowances.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Hybrid work schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree