Senior Attorney - Public Sector Counsel (Remote)

Bernalillo County; Alvarado (IN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Remote & flex-work options

Career development opportunities

Education assistance program

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Senior Attorney to serve as legal counsel to the Board of County Commissioners, County management, and other elected officials. You will draft and review ordinances, contracts, and policies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and represent the County in court and administrative proceedings.

The role requires extensive experience in litigation, appellate matters, and advising on compliance issues.

Qualifications

• J.D. or L.L.B. degree from an accredited academic institution with a valid license to practice law in the State of New Mexico.
• Demonstrated “good standing” with the New Mexico State Supreme Court.
• Five (5) years of experience in the practice of law which includes litigation, appellate experience, and coordinating multiple assignments relating to litigation and advising clients on legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serves as legal counsel to elected officials and County management on matters requiring legal advice or representation.
• Drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, contracts, administrative policies, rules, regulations, and other legal documents to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares legal documents related to County operations and matters pending before courts, quasi-judicial bodies, or administrative agencies.
• Conducts legal research and analysis to support County functions and policy decisions.
• Prepares formal legal opinions at the request of the County Attorney regarding statutory, regulatory, and common law issues.
• Represents the Board of County Commissioners, County management or other designated clients in state and federal courts, and before quasi-judicial or administrative bodies.
• Provides legal advice to County departments on employment, labor relations, land use, and other relevant legal matters.
• Collaborates with Legal Department staff, opposing counsel, and the public in a collegial and professional manner.
• Supervises or coordinates the work of outside or contract counsel as assigned.

Education

JD/LLB

Job description

Bernalillo County is seeking a Senior Attorney to serve as legal counsel to the Board of County Commissioners, County management, and other elected officials. You will draft and review ordinances, contracts, and policies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and represent the County in court and administrative proceedings.

The role requires extensive experience in litigation, appellate matters, and advising on compliance issues.