General Counsel

About Us

The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors, playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, advising on homelessness initiatives, defending civil lawsuits and claims, and bringing civil enforcement actions in the name of the People of the State of California.

Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, accountability and transparency, we find great meaning in the work we do and the services we provide.

We seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact.

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing and providing guidance and direction to a team of attorneys and support staff.
• Overseeing and providing legal advice to LADWP’s Board of Commissioners, executive management, and various staff counsel on major litigation, transactional matters, and operational issues.
• Overseeing the supervision of outside counsel.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and experience with federal and state laws and regulations governing utilities (including water and power utilities);
• Experience managing public, regulatory and commercial projects, litigation and/or complex transactions;
• Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities, including experience mentoring and supervising attorneys and support staff;
• Experience with California state and municipal law (including the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Public Records Act, CEQA);
• Demonstrated ability to advise and collaborate with public officials and organizational executive leadership and management;
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with personnel and members of the public;
• Strong written and oral communication skills; and
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and concurrently complete multiple assignments.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Candidates are required to submit two recent writing samples personally composed within the last year.

Supplemental Information

Questions? Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org.

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