Assistant General Counsel

About Us
The Los Angeles City Attorney's office is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform, advising on homelessness initiatives, defending civil lawsuits and claims, and bringing civil enforcement actions in the name of the People of the State of California. Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, accountability and transparency, we find great meaning in the work we do and the services we provide. We seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission, and fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, are key to making a positive impact.

The Office of the City Attorney is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel in the Department of Water and Power Division in the Proprietary and Risk Management Branch.

The Department of Water and Power Division acts as General Counsel to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP), its officers and employees, and its Board of Commissioners.  Division attorneys are responsible for legal representation, counsel and advice, and litigation related to DWP operations.

The individual appointed to this position will assist the General Counsel in overseeing the Division and its work, including acting as General Counsel in his absence.  The primary responsibilities will include: 

• providing day to day operational Division management; 
• providing advice directly to DWP executive management and the Board of Commissioners, as required; 
• assisting in the supervision of Division staff; and, 
• overseeing and providing advice on major litigation and transactional matters

• Applicants must be licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the United States District Court for the Central District of California;
• At least ten (10) years of legal experience;
• Experience supervising attorneys and support staff.

Desired Qualifications 

• Knowledge of and experience with laws and regulations governing utilities; 
• Experience with municipal law (including the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Public Records Act, CEQA); 
• Ability to deal effectively with public officials, departmental executive management and personnel, and members of the public; 
• Strong written and oral communication skills; and 
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and concurrently complete multiple assignments.

Writing Sample

Requirements for Application

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Writing Sample - Required to submit 2 writing samples

AS A COVERED ENTITY UNDER TITLE Il OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY AND, UPON REQUEST, WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO ITS PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES. TO REQUEST A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL (213) 978-7160.