CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG BOARD OF EDUCATION EXECUTIVE LEVEL RECRUITER – CHIEF OF LEGAL, COMPLIANCE AND ADVOCACY

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Apr 10, 2026
Due:	Apr 16, 2026
Agency:	State Government of North Carolina
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	U - Education and Training Services
Solicitation No:	163-041026GB
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Solicitation Number:	163-041026GB
Project Title:	CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG BOARD OF EDUCATION EXECUTIVE LEVEL RECRUITER – CHIEF OF LEGAL, COMPLIANCE AND ADVOCACY
Description:	Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools is seeking proposals for Executive Level Recruiting specializing in Legal/General Counsel Services, Compliance and Legislative Advocacy
Opening Date:	4/16/2026 2:00 PM
Posted Date:	4/11/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	CHARLOTTE/MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS


Solicitation Number * 163-041026GB	Department CHARLOTTE/MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-04-16T14:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-04-10T18:16:55.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Personnel recruitment
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions Submittals are required to be emailed to: stacie1.moseley@cms.k12.nc.us	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Amy Shire
Description Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools is seeking proposals for Executive Level Recruiting specializing in Legal/General Counsel Services, Compliance and Legislative Advocacy

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): 163-041026GB

CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG BOARD OF EDUCATION

EXECUTIVE LEVEL RECRUITER – CHIEF OF LEGAL,

COMPLIANCE AND ADVOCACY

Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools is seeking proposals for Executive Level Recruiting

specializing in Legal/General Counsel Services, Compliance and Legislative Advocacy

Proposals will be received by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Board of Education 600 E. Fourth

Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 until 12pm, April 16, 2026

Submittals are required to be emailed to: stacie1.moseley@cms.k12.nc.us

Chief Legal, Compliance, and Advocacy

Officer (CLCAO)

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS)

Position Overview

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools stands at a defining moment in the evolution of public

education.

Across the nation, public school systems are navigating a rapidly shifting landscape shaped by

expanding school choice models, increased regulatory complexity, heightened public scrutiny,

and the growing demand for transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes. The

traditional operating model of education is no longer sufficient to meet the expectations of

students, families, educators, and communities.

The Chief Legal, Compliance, and Advisory Officer (CLCAO) is a forward-facing executive role

designed to strengthen the Board of Education’s ability to govern with clarity, confidence, and

strategic foresight. This role ensures that as the system evolves, it does so within a disciplined

framework of legal integrity, regulatory compliance, ethical leadership, and proactive advisory

support.

This is not a traditional legal role.

It is a governance-enabling role that operates at the intersection of:

• Law

• Compliance

• Policy

• Legislative Advocacy

• Strategic advisory

• System risk and accountability

The CLCAO serves as a trusted advisor to the Board of Education, helping translate complexity

into clarity, risk into strategy, and obligation into opportunity

Purpose of the Role

To ensure that Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools evolves as a legally sound, ethically grounded,

and strategically aligned public education system, capable of navigating modern challenges

while preserving public trust and advancing student outcomes.

This role exists to:

• Elevate governance decision-making

• Protect the integrity of the institution

• Anticipate and mitigate risk before it becomes crisis

• Align legal and regulatory frameworks with the future direction of education

Reporting Structure

The position reports directly to the Board of Education.

Responsibilities may include:

1. Governance Advisory and Board Support

• Serve as the Board’s primary advisor on legal, compliance, and governance matters

• Translate complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, actionable guidance

• Support policy development aligned with long-term strategic priorities

• Ensure Board decisions are grounded in legal integrity and governance best practice

2. Legal Strategy and Oversight

• Oversee all legal matters impacting the district, including litigation, contracts, and risk

exposure

• Provide proactive legal strategy, not just reactive counsel

• Ensure alignment between legal positioning and the district’s long-term direction

• Manage external legal partnerships and counsel

3. Enterprise Compliance and Accountability

• Design and implement a comprehensive compliance framework across the district

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations

• Establish monitoring systems, reporting mechanisms, and accountability structures

• Provide the Board with clear visibility into compliance health and risks

4. Risk Identification and Mitigation

• Identify emerging risks across legal, operational, reputational, and policy domains

• Develop proactive strategies to mitigate risk before escalation

• Establish enterprise risk management practices aligned with system priorities

5. Policy and Advocacy Alignment

• Monitor and interpret legislative and policy developments impacting public education

• Advise the Board on implications of policy shifts, including charter expansion, vouchers,

and funding models

• Support alignment between governance strategy and external advocacy efforts

6. Ethical Leadership and Institutional Integrity

• Promote a culture of ethics, transparency, and accountability

• Ensure that decisions reflect both legal compliance and moral responsibility

• Serve as a steward of public trust

7. Strategic Advisory on the Evolution of Education

• Advise the Board on how legal, regulatory, and policy trends are shaping the future of

public education

• Provide insight into how shifts such as school choice, accountability models, and funding

structures impact CMS

• Ensure governance decisions position CMS to remain competitive, relevant, and student-

centered

Key Competencies and Leadership Traits

• Strategic Thinker – Sees beyond immediate issues to long-term implications

• Translator of Complexity – Makes the complex clear and actionable

• Courageous Advisor – Willing to provide honest, unfiltered guidance

• Systems-Oriented Leader – Understands the interconnected nature of governance,

operations, and community impact

• Integrity-Driven – Anchored in ethics and accountability

• Calm Under Pressure – Brings clarity in moments of uncertainty

Experience and Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution

• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina (or ability to obtain)

• Minimum 10–15 years of senior legal, compliance, or governance experience

• Experience advising executive leadership or governing boards

• Demonstrated success in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

• Experience in public sector, education, healthcare, or similarly regulated industries

preferred

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

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