Assistant Corporation Counsel

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Assistant Corporation Counsel

Annual Salary $99,091.20 - $148,636.80. Closing Date : November 3, 2025.

Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity to make a difference in the community? The Milwaukee County Corporation Counsel is now hiring for an Assistant Corporation Counsel to join a team of dedicated professionals serving the people of Milwaukee County.

The Office of the Corporation Counsel serves as the chief legal counsel to all Milwaukee County departments, offices, boards, commissions and elected officials.

Job Summary :

The Milwaukee County Office of Corporation Counsel acts as general counsel for Milwaukee County including its departments, boards, committees, and elected officials, concerning a wide range of civil legal issues that impact the County and the public.

Assistant Corporation Counsel is responsible for providing accurate, high-quality, and practical legal advice in labor and employment, real estate, contracting, land use, information management, County and board governance, risk management, public records, and open meetings.

The Milwaukee County Office of Corporation Counsel currently utilizes a hybrid work model where employees are in-person at least three days per week and may work up to two days remotely if approved by their supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Represent the County in litigation before federal and state courts as well as administrative agencies.
• Provide written and oral advice to elected officials and other county leaders.
• Represent County departments in transactions including general contracting and procurement, real estate development, bond issuance, landlord tenant issues, intergovernmental agreements, and memoranda of understanding.
• Contribute to the office's internal process and procedure improvements, work to advance the office's strategic plan, and participate in internal work groups related to our practice areas.
• Represent the office in the community including presentations, panels, and other speaking engagements.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Dedication and passion for public service.

Minimum Requirements :

Preferred Knowledge and / or Experience :

Experience in a municipal or government setting and previous experience prosecuting and defending civil litigation and administrative actions. Significant experience and / or a strong interest in Labor, Employment, and Transactional Work required.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

The ability to build strong working relationships internally and externally, and to foster cooperation and identify alignments between parties that may have opposing interests. Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, creativity, ethics and understanding. Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.

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