CA – Staff Attorney – DEER – San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

JOB TITLE:  Staff Attorney – DEER

DEPARTMENT: Legal

SUPERVISOR:

SALARY:

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, the Staff Attorney – DEER (Development, Environmental, Entitlements, and Real Estate) provides counsel to all levels of leadership on diverse issues related to government and business operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides legal advisement on real property development and related entitlement matters, complex commercial transactions
  • Drafts and reviews construction, real estate, development, and general business contracts
  • Utilizes best practices and timely updates to address emerging legal and business issues
  • Conducts legal research and analysis and communicates findings orally or in writing as required.
  • Assists in providing advice and counsel regarding environmental and OSHA/CalOSHA compliance
  • Advises on governance and compliance issues within the DEER areas of practice.
  • Prepares legal documents related to legal entities
  • Advises on proposed and existing federal, state and tribal legislation
  • Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school is required.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of relevant legal work experience is required.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience working with tribal government is preferred.

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