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The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate possesses knowledge and and experience specific to the operation of
a a a a a a a large public sector agency including advising a a a a a a multi-member governing body and will have the ability to to establish an effective working relationship with a a a a a diverse group of
customers The General Counsel
is a a a a a a a a a key member of
the executive team and and plays a a a a a a a a a significant role in in policy-making and and leadership of
the organization Exceptional communication skills – – both written and verbal – – are essential to the General Counsel’s success in in in order to to present technical information in in in an easily understood manner to any type of
audience Creative problem-solvers who are resourceful in in in ascertaining information quickly and and accurately and and adept at at at at finding a a a a a a a a a path through difficult issues will thrive in fin in in this environment In addition to the the qualifications previously stated ideally qualified candidates will also possess the the following competencies and characteristics:
» » Possesses a a a a a a a a high level of
initiative dependability tact sound judgment and adaptability » » Maintains very high ethical standards and and and and is is a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a person of
of
exceptional character who naturally
earns the the confidence and and and and trust of
of
others and and and and does not compromise under pressure » Possesses excellent communication skills and is able to work effectively with diverse groups of
people » » Strong negotiating skills and experience working with politically sensitive boards » » Working knowledge of
the the law relating to to counties cities and and other governmental and and regulatory agencies » Experience with with complex litigation and the management of
significant contracts with with outside counsel » Possesses political acumen and and a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a track record of
of
leading organizational change while ensuring the highest levels of
of
performance and and success are attained » A strong mentor and and and and leader who values the input and and and and expertise of
of
of
staff supports professional development and and and and fosters an an an an an internal culture of
of
of
open communication trust and and and and accountability Education Experience & Training
A Bachelor’s degree graduation from an an accredited law school and admission to the California Bar are expected in in in addition to ten (10) years of
of
experience in in in the active practice of
of
law in in in California which includes extensive litigation preferably with a a a a a a a public agency of
similar size and and scope and and five (5) years of
of
supervisory experience experience Other combinations of
of
education and experience experience may be considered MTC General Counsel
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