Tribal Government Counsel: Governance & Transactions

San Manuel; Highland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

San Manuel Nation Legal Department in Highland, CA is seeking a Staff Attorney - Government to provide legal advice to the Tribal government, operations and business enterprises. The attorney will counsel leadership on governance and regulatory compliance, and help minimize legal and financial exposure.

Responsibilities include assisting with complex commercial transactions, real estate and fee trust matters, preparing governing documents, and engaging with intergovernmental work groups.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum three (3) years of legal work experience.
• Experience working with tribal government preferred.
• Must be a member of the California Bar in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Counsel leadership on governance, litigation, and transactional matters and advise on regulatory compliance.
• Support complex commercial transactions, including real estate and fee trust matters.
• Advise Tribal government on governance and compliance issues.
• Prepare legal documents for Tribal entities such as laws, resolutions, and minutes.
• Engage with state and federal attorney work groups on Indian law matters.
• Address regulatory agency requirements at Tribal, Federal, and State levels.
• Perform other duties to support the Legal Department.

Skills

Discretion with confidential info

Legal advisory

Governance counseling

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

Job description

San Manuel Nation Legal Department in Highland, CA is seeking a Staff Attorney - Government to provide legal advice to the Tribal government, operations and business enterprises. The attorney will counsel leadership on governance and regulatory compliance, and help minimize legal and financial exposure.

Responsibilities include assisting with complex commercial transactions, real estate and fee trust matters, preparing governing documents, and engaging with intergovernmental work groups.