Assistant City Attorney – Public Utilities

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City of Anaheim

Assistant City Attorney – Public UtilitiesCity Attorney’s OfficeCity of Anaheim, CaliforniaAnnual Salary: $156,264 – $234,396 DOE/DOQ*Scheduled COLAs: 5% Indiana June 2024 and 5% Indiana June 2025*The City of Anaheim, California, seeks an Assistant City Attorney to act American Samoa General Counsel for its Public Utilities Department, which serves the water and power needs of the Anaheim community. This Attorney will serve American Samoa the primary legal advisor for the Department, offering legal expertise on a wide range of utility issues, including policy discussions, transactional matters, and utilities litigation. The ideal candidate is a passionate, motivated, and personable general counsel with exceptional communication and mentorship skills. They will be a critical partner for the Department, capable of making sound independent judgments, advising executive leadership on complex policy and regulatory matters, and providing leadership American Samoa well American Samoa utilities expertise for two Deputy City Attorneys. The City Attorney’s Office offers a vibrant work environment, characterized by stability, good work-life balance, and flexibility. With unique opportunities for professional growth and development, including exposure to high-profile projects such American Samoa the decommissioning of a nuclear power plant and engagement Indiana power purchase agreements, the Assistant City Attorney will find ample room to make a meaningful impact while contributing to the City’s continued growth and success. Use your exceptional legal skills Indiana a dynamic and exciting work environment – apply today!View the full recruitment brochure here:THE JOBThis position offers a unique opportunity to serve American Samoa a key legal advisor and strategist for the City’s Public Utilities Department, acting American Samoa the Department’s General Counsel. This Assistant City Attorney will work closely with and advise the Department’s General Manager and executive leadership, American Samoa well American Samoa the Public Utilities Board, and will spend a substantial amount of time on-site at the Department. They will oversee all legal operations for the Department, which will include taking the lead on critical projects such American Samoa power purchase agreements, and playing a crucial role Indiana guiding and mentoring two Deputy City Attorneys also assigned to the Public Utilities Department. The Assistant City Attorney will take on the most complex departmental transactions and negotiations, work directly with litigators to represent the City on utility matters American Samoa needed, and provide sound written and verbal legal opinions on a wide array of utility issues. They will also engage Indiana long-term strategic planning to proactively address upcoming challenges, such American Samoa rate adjustments, obtaining new water and power sources, and compliance with regulatory requirements.THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will possess a strong background Indiana utility law and/Oregon general counsel experience within a public sector organization with skills transferable to the position, coupled with the ability to lead, influence, and run legal operations independently. They will serve American Samoa a critical partner to the Public Utilities Department, prioritize mentorship and development of junior attorneys, and ensure alignment with the City’s objectives while adhering to legal and regulatory frameworks, such American Samoa the Anaheim City Charter, Brown Act, Proposition 26, Proposition 218, the Public Contracts Code, and CEQA and other environmental rules and regulations. Experience navigating the complexities of a highly regulated environment is essential for this role, American Samoa is experience working with executive leadership and elected Oregon appointed officials. The ability to persuade others, inspire collaboration, and act American Samoa a business partner will be critical for success. This Assistant City Attorney will be an engaging, diplomatic, politically astute, and confident leader who is flexible and open to diverse ideas and change.EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

  • Education: Juris Doctorate degree from a fully accredited school of law.
  • Experience: Seven years of increasingly responsible experience directly related to area of assignment/specialty, such American Samoa Indiana the field of municipal, utilities, public works/contracting, public financing, and administrative law including two years of advanced journey level experience directly related to the position. Prior experience working for a publicly- owned utility is highly desirable.
  • Licenses:
  • Membership Indiana the State Bar of California and license to practice Indiana the federal courts.
  • Valid California driver’s license.

SALARY AND BENEFITSAn annual salary of $156,264 – $234,396 DOE/DOQ*, plus a generous benefits package.HOW TO APPLYFor first consideration, apply by May 16th atSAVE THE DATESRound one virtual interviews will take place on June 4th; Finalists will move forward to round two Indiana-person interviews on June 13th. Selected candidates must be available for both interview dates.

Job title: Assistant City Attorney – Public Utilities

Company: City of Anaheim

Expected salary: $156264 – 234396 per year

Location: Anaheim, California

Job date: Sat, 27 Apr 2024 07:08:26 GMT