General Counsel - Augusta, GA

General Counsel, Augusta-Richmond County Consolidated Government

MGT is pleased to partner with the Augusta-Richmond County Consolidated Government in search of a General Counsel. The consolidated City/County government has an operating budget of approximately $1.4 billion and 2,800 full‑time positions.

As General Counsel, you will lead the Augusta Law Department and guide all legal affairs for a large and complex consolidated government. You’ll partner closely with the Mayor, Board of Commissioners, County Administrator, and department leaders to advance priorities, manage risk, and uphold public trust.

Augusta, Georgia (population 200,884) is best known as the home of the Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament. It is the third largest municipality in Georgia with a population of 200,884. The city is two hours east of Atlanta on Interstate 20 and is served by Augusta Regional Airport (AGS). Multiple higher education institutions including Augusta University, Augusta Technical College, and the historically Black (HBCU) Paine College call the city home.

Residents and visitors can enjoy outdoor recreation at Augusta Riverwalk, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, Augusta Canal Historic Trail, and numerous parks and trails.

• Lead day‑to‑day operations of the Law Department and cultivate a high‑performance, service‑oriented culture.
• Provide proactive legal counsel and representation to the Mayor, Commission, County Administrator, and boards/authorities.
• Attend public meetings to deliver real‑time guidance on agenda items, parliamentary issues, and compliance.
• Represent officers and employees in their official capacities in court and administrative proceedings.
• Manage budgets, outside counsel, and risk‑mitigation strategies aligned with organizational priorities.

• Juris Doctorate or Doctor of Laws degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Seven (7) years of legal experience, at least four (4) years of which was in local government.
• Active member of State Bar of Georgia, Georgia Court of Appeals, and Georgia Supreme Court, or able to be licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia.
• Substantial litigation experience and demonstrated expertise in municipal law.
• Budget management and supervisory experience.

• The hiring rate will be based on qualifications.
• Deadline date for applications is Friday, February 13, 2026.
• Relocation assistance will be considered for the successful candidate.
• To apply, please apply online and submit a cover letter, resume, responses to supplemental questions, and contact information for five supervisory or professional references.
• For questions, please contact Joan Walko, MGT Sr. Consultant at (410) 499‑9586.
• The city offers a highly competitive benefits package including eligibility in the GMEBS Plan, a 401(a) Defined Benefit pension. For details of all benefits, go to the 2025 Benefits Summary. (Rates for FY2026 will not be available until later in the year.)

The Augusta City/County government is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.

Final date to receive applications:
February 13, 2026

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