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Director of General Administration and Legal Affairs

Mairie de Coutras · Local government

En français : Directeur de l'administration générale et des affaires juridiques

This job in plain words

This job is to lead the general administration and legal affairs of the Coutras town hall. The post is category A and includes managing a team.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. A contract worker can be hired while waiting to recruit a civil servant.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Not stated · Higher education diploma in legal fields, preferably public law
Experience
Significant experience in a similar role in a local authority is desired
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Post open at the attaché grade. Contract of one year at most, renewable up to 2 years in total.

The profile they want:

  • Higher education diploma in law, preferably public law and local authority law.
  • Significant experience in a similar role in a local authority is desired.
  • Good command of public law and how local authorities work.
  • Good knowledge of the electoral code and civil registry rules.
  • Ability to lead and manage a team.
  • Very good writing skills and a sense of public service.

What you would do

  • Provide legal expertise and advise elected officials and departments.
  • Manage disputes with the departments concerned and external advisers.
  • Monitor legal developments.
  • Take part in setting and carrying out population-related policy directions.
  • Manage public procurement contracts, from award to execution.
  • Lead, organise and coordinate the activities of the department.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website or on the official offer page on Choisir le Service Public. You can also send your application by post to the town hall.

Documents to send:

  • Cover letter
  • CV

Good to know:

  • Remote work is not possible.
  • Post includes managing a team.
  • Post vacant from 16 November 2026.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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