County Counsel

Wendi Brown Creative Partners, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 416,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Alameda, California seeks a seasoned County Counsel to serve as its top legal executive, reporting to the Board of Supervisors, advising on legal matters across county government, and guiding a department of about 80 staff with an annual budget around $18 million.

The ideal candidate will bring broad public-sector experience, political acumen, and the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, and provide practical counsel aligned with the county's mission.

Job description

County Counsel

County of Alameda, California

Annual Salary: $319,904 - $415,625 DOE/DOQ

The County of Alameda, California, is seeking a seasoned legal executive to serve as its next County Counsel. Reporting directly to the Board of Supervisors, the County Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to the Board of Supervisors, executive team, staff, commissions, and special districts, while also overseeing the work of outside counsel retained to handle specialized or complex litigation and legal matters affecting County government. They will lead a department with a total budgeted staff of 80 and an annual budget of approximately $18 million and ideally bring broad public-sector legal expertise, sound judgment, political acumen, and the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, navigate with discretion, and provide practical counsel in support of the County's mission and strategic priorities.