Staff Counsel: Public Land Use & Environmental Law

State of California; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension through CALPERS

Medical Benefits

Leave benefits

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation: 401k and 457b

Job summary

The State of California is seeking an experienced Attorney III to serve under the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation’s Chief Counsel. You will perform complex legal work with minimal supervision and provide advisory services to LCI and its boards, councils, leadership, and staff.

Responsibilities include leading agreements with agency partners, supporting Council meetings, and guiding programs through public meeting rules, ethics laws, and environmental planning processes.

Qualifications

• Legal understanding of public contracting, agency laws (Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, Public Records Act) and ethics.
• Experience in state/local government.
• Experience with legislative affairs.
• Analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work independently.
• Commitment to serving diverse communities.
• Experience with under-resourced and diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide research, advisory legal services, and guidance to LCI and its boards, councils, leadership, and staff.
• Lead and coordinate agreements with agency partners, grantees, and contractors; deliver Council meeting support.
• Provide organizational legal guidance and handle complex, sensitive assignments with limited review.

Skills

Public contracting law

Public agency law

Conflict of interest

Open Meeting Act

Public Records Act

Legislative affairs

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Education

Attorney III

Job description

The State of California is seeking an experienced Attorney III to serve under the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation’s Chief Counsel. You will perform complex legal work with minimal supervision and provide advisory services to LCI and its boards, councils, leadership, and staff.

Responsibilities include leading agreements with agency partners, supporting Council meetings, and guiding programs through public meeting rules, ethics laws, and environmental planning processes.