Job Opportunity: General Counsel
This is an Exempt (at-will) appointment, full time, with a salary range of: $15,209 - $17,393 per month.
Filing Date: Monday, October 11, 2021
Under direction of the President of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the General Counsel fulfills the role of principal legal advisor to the CPUC, who shall represent and appear for the people of the State of California and the CPUC in all actions and proceedings involving any question under the Public Utilities Code or under any order or act of the CPUC.
The General Counsel manages complex and sensitive litigation and performs accordingly with the Rule of Professional conduct 3-600 (Organization as Client) and California Government Code section 19572 (in its entirety).
The General Counsel provides material assistance on a variety of matters, including, but not limited to, budget preparation, reviewing proposed legislation, representing the Legal Division by attendance on various management committees within the CPUC, policy and legal strategy development, determining staffing needs, overseeing and/or serving on interview panels, developing training, and overseeing complex programs which require the guidance of an experienced senior practitioner.
Please contact Saul Gomez at Saul.Gomez@cpuc.ca.gov or (916) 327-6789 with any questions relating to the position.
How to apply
Submit a cover letter and resume outlining your experience to Jennifer.Crockett@cpuc.ca.gov no later than Monday, October 11, 2021.
You must have an active membership in The California State Bar to qualify for this position.
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It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.