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Full-time
Employer
Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS)
Job Open until Filled
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(541) 664-0376
General Counsel
Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS)
Orange County, California
Annual Salary: $214,969 - $333,203 DOE/DOQ
See the full recruitment brochure here
The Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) is seeking a General Counsel to oversee the Legal Division of the agency, including seven staff and a budget of $1.2 million. This confident and capable legal expert will be well-versed in retirement systems and public agency legal requirements, enabling them to provide solid counsel to the OCERS staff, leadership team, and governing Board. This is a working leader who will balance their time leading and developing staff while performing complex legal functions that support operational and fiduciary responsibilities of the agency. They will be a persuasive, clear, and concise communicator who is certain in their decision-making process and confident in their legal advice. A creative thinker who can provide alternative ideas and solutions is the right person for this exciting role, who operates with a “yes if…” and not a “no because…” mentality. If you are looking to become a part of a team that values openness and transparency, is committed to superior service, and stands by its values, apply today!
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will be a self-assured leader and advisor who is confident in their decision-making process. They will be a detail-oriented, strategic thinker who is eager to present creative solutions to OCERS staff. Someone who has a strong background in retirement systems is highly desirable, as this leader will be mentoring and providing guidance to newer team members. They will be a clear and concise communicator, both verbally and in writing. The successful candidate will be highly trustworthy and credible, as they will be handling confidential and sensitive information. OCERS is looking for a strong problem solver who can present alternative solutions, provide persuasive legal opinions, and maintain effective relationships with all levels of staff. They will bring emotional intelligence, political savvy, confidence, and credibility, with an ability to handle all situations with tact and professionalism.
Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS)
Orange County, California
Annual Salary: $214,969 - $333,203 DOE/DOQ
See the full recruitment brochure here
The Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) is seeking a General Counsel to oversee the Legal Division of the agency, including seven staff and a budget of $1.2 million. This confident and capable legal expert will be well-versed in retirement systems and public agency legal requirements, enabling them to provide solid counsel to the OCERS staff, leadership team, and governing Board. This is a working leader who will balance their time leading and developing staff while performing complex legal functions that support operational and fiduciary responsibilities of the agency. They will be a persuasive, clear, and concise communicator who is certain in their decision-making process and confident in their legal advice. A creative thinker who can provide alternative ideas and solutions is the right person for this exciting role, who operates with a “yes if…” and not a “no because…” mentality. If you are looking to become a part of a team that values openness and transparency, is committed to superior service, and stands by its values, apply today!
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will be a self-assured leader and advisor who is confident in their decision-making process. They will be a detail-oriented, strategic thinker who is eager to present creative solutions to OCERS staff. Someone who has a strong background in retirement systems is highly desirable, as this leader will be mentoring and providing guidance to newer team members. They will be a clear and concise communicator, both verbally and in writing. The successful candidate will be highly trustworthy and credible, as they will be handling confidential and sensitive information. OCERS is looking for a strong problem solver who can present alternative solutions, provide persuasive legal opinions, and maintain effective relationships with all levels of staff. They will bring emotional intelligence, political savvy, confidence, and credibility, with an ability to handle all situations with tact and professionalism.