Description
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is seeking an Executive Level Recruiter specializing in Legal/General Counsel Services, Compliance, and Legislative Advocacy. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to the Board of Education, providing guidance on legal, compliance, and governance matters. The role requires a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution, a minimum of 10-15 years of senior legal, compliance, or governance experience, and experience advising executive leadership or governing boards. The ideal candidate will have experience in public sector, education, healthcare, or similarly regulated industries. Key responsibilities include governance advisory and board support, legal strategy and oversight, enterprise compliance and accountability, risk identification and mitigation, policy and advocacy alignment, and ethical leadership and institutional integrity.
Some key points to consider:
• The role is a forward-facing executive position designed to strengthen the Board of Education’s ability to govern with clarity, confidence, and strategic foresight.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for translating complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, actionable guidance for the Board.
• The role requires a systems-oriented leader who understands the interconnected nature of governance, operations, and community impact.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments and be able to provide honest, unfiltered guidance to the Board.
• The role is a governance-enabling position that operates at the intersection of law, compliance, policy, legislative advocacy, strategic advisory, and system risk and accountability.
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Stacie Moseley