Assistant General Counsel II
Williamson County
About the role
Job Bulletin - - Williamson County Assistant General Counsel II Responsible for providing legal representation to the Williamson County Commissioners Court, its departments, and, periodically, other Williamson County elected and appointed officials. Representation includes but is not limited to protecting the interests of Williamson County in a variety of legal areas, such as government procurement, roles and duties of Williamson County, transactional and litigation matters, and open governmental matters. This role requires strong attention to detail, discretion, and organizational skills to manage confidential matters with precision and professionalism.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED - Provides legal advice and counsel as a trusted legal advisor to the Williamson County Commissioners Court, its departments, and other elected and appointed officials on matters impacting the interests of Williamson County - Assists in the creation and development of processes and procedures related to assigned areas - Provides legal guidance and advice to the Williamson County Purchasing Department relating to procurement issues, laws, and
Available shifts
- Regular attendance on-site is essential to this position
- Work outside of the normal office
- may be required - May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job.
- They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.
- This job description is subject to change as the needs and
What you'll bring
- Participates in and provides legal guidance for Williamson County competitive procurement processes
- Assists in researching, reviewing, drafting, analyzing, and amending Williamson County policies
- Serves as legal counsel to the Williamson County
- A clear knowledge and understanding of contractual principles and theory
- Previous experience with county, municipal, state, federal and common law, including their relationship with the authority and functions of a Texas county government
- Working knowledge of Westlaw/LexisNexis, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat
- Required
- State Bar of Texas
- No prior history of disciplinary sanctions issued by any state bar association Required within thirty (30) days of employment
- Valid driver’s
Benefits
- $125,496.64
- $150,000.00 Annually LOCATION Georgetown: 1848 Texas Trail, TX JOB TYPE Full-Time JOB NUMBER 14.03356 DEPARTMENT Commissioners Court OPENING DATE 07/16/2026 CLOSING DATE Continuous FLSA Exempt
- Committee
- Conducts sophisticated legal research and analysis and prepares high priority legal opinions on complex legal issues for the Williamson County Commissioners Court and, upon request, Williamson County officials
- Assists with providing legal advice and assistance on open government matters (Texas Open Meetings Act and Texas Public Information Act)
- Reviews applications for pauper burials and prepares orders for Commissioners Court
- May be assigned to periodically assist senior counsel on matters regarding human resources or risk management, such as employment matters, liability claims, and litigation
- May be assigned to assist the Williamson County Office of Emergency Management during emergency and disaster situations
About the employer
Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department. TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace.
The use of tobacco products (e. , cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.
, vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
What to confirm before applying
- Daily duties and team expectations.
Posted 6 days ago