City of Santa Monica · 2 weeks ago
City Attorney
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$320K/yr - $395K/yrThe City of Santa Monica, California, is seeking a principled, visionary, and collaborative City Attorney to serve as its chief legal officer and trusted advisor to the City Council. This leader will navigate complex legal and political landscapes, providing clear, independent counsel while fostering trust and ensuring transparent decision-making.
CommunitiesGovernmentLaw EnforcementPublic Safety
Hiring Manager
Wendi Brown
Responsibilities
Serve the City of Santa Monica through ethical legal leadership
Qualification
Required
Principled, visionary, and collaborative leadership skills
Expertise in municipal law
Sharp legal judgment
Innovation and diplomacy
Integrity and emotional intelligence
Ability to navigate complex legal and political landscapes
Capacity to provide clear, independent, apolitical counsel
Teamwork cultivation skills
Leveraging technology to enhance accountability and efficiency
Analytical skills
Proven leadership experience
Dedication to shaping the legal direction of a city
Benefits
A competitive benefits package
Company
City of Santa Monica
City of Santa Monica is a beachfront city in los angeles county that is bordered on five sides by different los angeles neighborhoods
Founded in 1886
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stelios Makrides
Chief Operating Officer Public Works/Airport Director
Lindsay Barker Call
Chief Resilience Officer
Recent News
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2025-05-23
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