Closing Date: 22nd May, 2026

Description:

Position Purpose:
Appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Board, the Corporation Counsel provides a wide range of legal services to the County Executive, County Board of Supervisors, and the County's officers and employees. The Office of the Corporation counsel is the central and coordinating area for all county legal affairs and documents. Under the general authority of '59.07(44), Wis. Stats., the Corporation Counsel represents the County in civil actions; participates in other legal proceedings as required; performs related duties including drafting of and/or reviewing of contracts, resolution and ordinances, and, provides information to the general public and others regarding legal issues, etc.

Hours: Monday-Friday but must have flexibility for business needs
Position will not start until end of July.

Offers a comprehensive benefits package including being a part of the Wisconsin Retirement System.

Key Responsibilities:
The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Advises County Executive, County Board, County department heads, and County employees regarding legal issues.
Negotiates, drafts and/or reviews contracts, leases, documents, resolutions and ordinances for County.
Represents the public's interest in involuntary alcohol and mental health commitments and in guardianship and protective placement proceedings.
Represents the County in civil actions involving the County.
Serves as Parliamentarian on County Board meetings.
Prosecutes ordinance violations.
Assists in unemployment claims as needed.
Supervises Corporation Counsel staff and prepares the departmental budget for Executive review.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements

Licensed to practice law in the state of Wisconsin.
Experience in federal regulatory requirements for airports primarily with regard to FAA grant assurances.
Law degree with six to nine years legal practice experience including trial experience.
Working knowledge and experience in municipal law, especially as it relates to counties.
Expertise in area of contracts highly desired.
Or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must possess a valid driver's license

Required or Preferred Skills

Ability to assign, supervise, and review the work of others.
Ability to make decisions regarding the selection, discipline, and discharge of employees.
Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including petitions, reports, contracts, legal complaints, state statutes, court opinions, local ordinances, etc.
Ability to prepare a variety of documents including personnel evaluations, legal opinions, legal proceedings, contracts, leases, deeds, and other legal documents.
Ability to use and interpret medical, legal, accounting, and personnel related terminology.
Ability to communicate effectively with County Board Supervisors, County Executive, County department heads, and other County employees, police and law enforcement personnel, doctors, judges, attorneys, clients, and the general public verbally and in writing.
Ability to draft, negotiate and analyze complex commercial transactional documents.
Ability to use and interpret "Robert's Rules of Order" and/or other related parliamentary procedures.

Outagamie County Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. in Compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, the County Will Provide Reasonable Accommodations to Qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Encourages Both Prospective Employees and Incumbents to Discuss Potential Accommodations with The Employer.

Outagamie County Offers Benefit Options and Paid Time Off for Team Members that Work 20+ or More Hours per Week. Learn More Today by Visiting: Https://www.Outagamie.Org/government/departments-F-M/human-Resources/employee-Benefits-Information

Outagamie County Diversity Statement:
Outagamie County Is Committed to Developing, Nurturing, and Sustaining an Equitable Community and Workforce Where All Individuals Can Thrive. We Pledge to Amplify the Voices of Under-Represented Communities or Those Who Were Historically Excluded, by Removing Barriers that Result from Racial, Social Injustice and Inequities. We Strive to Ensure that Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Are Embedded at All Levels of Outagamie County Programs and Departments Through Acknowledging, Analyzing, and Addressing the Root Causes of Inequities. We Will Create and Advance Equitable Polices, Practices and Procedures, Including, but Not Limited to County Services, Recruitment and Retention, Policies and Practices, Budgeting and Procurement. We Commit to Being Transparent and Will Continually Evaluate and Update Our Values when Identified Goals and Objectives Are Not Being Achieved or Sustained. Outagamie County Will Strive to Create an Inclusive Environment Where Every Community Member Feels Like He/she/they Belong.