Under the supervision of the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation’s (LCI’s) Chief Counsel, and working in day-to-day direct collaboration with, and team guidance of the SGC Senior Staff Counsel, the Associate Counsel is responsible for providing research, analytical, and advisory legal services needed to advise LCI and SGC council, leadership, and staff on the legal aspects of LCI and SGC's programs and administrative activities. The incumbent will support and coordinate agreements with agency partners, grantees, and contractors, provide Council meeting support, and organizational legal guidance. The incumbent may perform these duties with minimal supervision.
The incumbent should have general knowledge of government contracting, procurement, public meeting rules and procedures, conflict of interest and ethics laws, the Bagley-Keene Open Meetings Act, and Public Records Act request protocols. Knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act, Planning and Zoning Law, and legislative and budgetary processes is desirable. The incumbent must have a commitment to serving California’s diverse communities and creating a work environment that celebrates diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences. The incumbent must have an ability to travel up to 5% of the time and occasionally work on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Final Filing Date: 10/31/2024
Please apply at https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=454030.