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General Counsel

United States

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

The Los Angeles Water and Power (LADWP) Division acts as General Counsel to the Board of Water & Power Commissioners, its officers, and employees. Division attorneys are responsible for legal representation, counsel and advice, and handling litigation related to LADWP operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

The selected attorney’s primary responsibilities will include:

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

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Applicants should have at least ten (10) years of legal experience. Additional considerations include:

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.

Requirements for Application

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

Supplemental Information

Current Location

City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles and 221 N. Figueroa St. Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the County of Los Angeles.

Probation

Appointment to this exempt position (non-Civil Service) will be subject to a two year probationary period as required by Section 1050 of the City Charter. Successfully completing this probationary period will result in tenure with the office.

Classification

Internal applicants: Placement in this position will be as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate assuming the position in their current classification.

Application and Deadline

Interested candidates should go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacityattorney/ to apply online by October 24, 2025.

Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. Position will remain open until filled.

Conflict-of-Interest

This position is designated as Category 1 on the Conflict-of-Interest Code.

Contact

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

AS A COVERED ENTITY UNDER TITLE Il OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY AND, UPON REQUEST, WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO ITS PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES. TO REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION AT (213) 978-7160.

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