Inspector General

City of Dallas, TX; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 152,977 - 229,466; Full time

Job summary

The Minority Corporate Counsel Association is seeking a highly ethical and strategic legal professional to become the City of Dallas’s Inspector General. This pivotal role requires expertise in investigations, ethics, and public integrity alongside strong communication and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor and extensive experience in relevant legal fields. The position offers a salary range of $152,977 - $229,466 and requires residency in Dallas.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and promote accountability in government.
• Manage a team and navigate complex political environments.
• Investigate misconduct involving fraud, waste, and corruption.

Skills

Investigations involving fraud

Team management

Legal expertise

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

10–15 years of relevant legal experience

Licensed with Texas State Bar

Certified Inspector General (CIG)

Job description

Overview

Are you a highly ethical, strategic legal professional who can lead complex investigations and promote accountability in government? If so, apply to be the City of Dallas’s next Inspector General.

Responsibilities

We’re looking for an exceptional, values-driven leader who is:

• Experienced in investigations involving fraud, ethics, and public corruption
• Skilled in managing teams and navigating complex political environments
• An effective communicator with strong legal and interpersonal expertise
• Excellent ethics education skills for city officials and staff

The Office of Inspector General serves as an independent investigative authority responsible for identifying, investigating, and resolving misconduct involving fraud, waste, abuse, ethics violations, and corruption. The new Inspector General will report to the City Council.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced member of the Texas Bar with a strong background in investigations, ethics, and public integrity.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. 10–15 years of relevant legal experience in investigations, auditing, or public integrity
• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas State Bar at the time of application
• Certified Inspector General (CIG)

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience leading, or working with, an Inspector General or similar oversight office
• Background in prosecution and ethics enforcement is a plus

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $152,977 - $229,466, depending on experience and qualifications.

Residency: The Inspector General shall be a resident of the City of Dallas. If at the time of appointment, the inspector general resides outside the City of Dallas, then he or she shall move into the city within a time period required by the City Council.

Contact

For more information on this position, contact:
Michael D. Mallinoff, Esq., Senior Vice President
[e-mail]
443-336-5772