County Counsel

County Counsel
 
The County of Tuolumne, California, is seeking a County Counsel to lead its legal department and dedicated four-member team. With an annual budget of approximately $1.6 million, this department provides high-quality legal services that advance the County’s mission while upholding the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. This relationship-oriented and customer-focused executive serves as a trusted advisor to the Board of Supervisors, executive team, staff, commissions, and special districts, and oversees the work of outside counsel for litigation and specialized legal matters.  
 
The ideal candidate is a persuasive, clear, and confident communicator, providing sound legal advice and demonstrating strong decision-making. They take a proactive, client-centered approach, mentor junior attorneys, and ideally bring expertise in labor and employee relations. They demonstrate balanced risk assessment, offering practical and defensible solutions that enable progress while safeguarding the County’s legal interests. Creative and solutions-oriented, this leader conveys complex legal concepts in an easy-to-understand manner and approaches challenges with a collaborative, can-do mindset. Reporting directly to the Board of Supervisors, the County Counsel helps shape policy, advance major initiatives, and manage legal matters involving employment and labor relations, land use, emergency management, and public governance. The successful candidate is a seasoned attorney who thrives in a rural environment, exercises sound judgment, and brings an authentic, results-driven leadership style. Guide Tuolumne County toward a future grounded in strong governance, innovation, and community service, apply today!
 
Apply: https://apptrkr.com/6702900