The General Counsel advises the Commission and its staff on legal matters related to Commission governance, including operations, processes, and procedures. The position also advises on applicable federal and state laws, and assists with the development and implementation of the Commission’s operational policies, procedures, and programs.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law in all courts of California, and continuing compliance with required Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.
- Experienced attorney with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
- Legal representation of California public entities and their governing bodies and prior knowledge of and experience with the Brown Act, the Public Records Act, and California conflict of interest laws and Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act.
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities required in managing a legal division of a local, state or federal public agency.
- Demonstrated success in the provision of legal advice and representation to government officials.
- Demonstrated ability to work with elected and appointed officials, agency managers/staff, and outside counsel.
- Superior legal research, writing, drafting and analytical skills.
- Excellent written, verbal and oral presentation and communication skills.
- Ability to plan and conduct assignments independently, balancing competing priorities with both internally and externally imposed deadlines.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to analyze business processes and make appropriate recommendations for compliance with Municipal Code, Commission Rules and other policies and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- A commitment to maintain high ethical and confidentiality standards.
Benefits
- Defined retirement plan
- A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver
- 11 paid City holidays per calendar year
- 1 floating holiday per fiscal year
- Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee’s first 15 years of service
- Approximately 216 hours of paid annual leave for 16+ years of service
- Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year
- Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child
- Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year
- Complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities
- Free transit pass
- Access to premier City golf courses at a discounted rate
- Reduced-rate fitness center memberships
- City-paid life insurance
