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County of Los Angeles · 3 hours ago

SENIOR DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONTRACTS

Los Angeles County, CA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The County of Los Angeles is the largest employer in Southern California, providing vital public services to over 10 million residents. They are seeking a Senior Deputy County Counsel to provide legal representation and advice regarding complex litigation involving contracts and information technology, while supervising subordinate attorneys.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Is assigned, both directly and through supervision, complex litigation involving contracts and information technology

Acts as principal legal advisor to a large County department or special district, supervising and participating in the resolution of difficult legal questions regarding powers, jurisdiction, procedures and operations

Oversees the review and resolution of complex, multi-agency issues, requiring coordination within the office and between County departments/agencies

Drafts or oversees the drafting of ordinances, legislation, and amendments to State and County codes related to the most complex issues

Provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Supervisors, Chief Executive Office, and County departments/agencies concerning legal matters in the areas of information technology, telecommunications and public contracting, including, but not limited to, procurement of software and other intellectual property licenses, and system development, implementation and maintenance of solutions impacting County operations

Represents and guides County departments/agencies in public procurement processes, and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex information technology and telecommunications contracts with private vendors and governmental agencies

Advises County departments/agencies and County Counsel on the selection and monitoring of law firms; supervises outside counsel representing the County in transactional and litigation matters related to information technology, telecommunications and public contracting issues

Represents the County and County-related agencies in State and federal courts in contract related litigation

Drafts ordinances, resolutions, policies, legislation, and opinions relating to information technology, telecommunications, and public contracting issues as requested by the Board of Supervisors and County departments/agencies

Advises and represents County officials, departments/agencies, special districts, and commissions regarding applicable municipal and governmental law in order to resolve difficult legal questions regarding such matters

Qualification

Information Technology ContractsPublic Agency LawLitigation ExperienceLegal ResearchContract NegotiationSupervisory SkillsLegal DraftingTeam CoordinationCommunication Skills

Required

Five (5) years' experience in the practice of public agency or civil law, of which two (2) years must include the practice of information technology contract matters

Admission to practice law in all courts of California

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved

A copy of a valid and active California Bar card with a visible watermark of the year - OR - A printed copy of the member profile information from the State Bar of California website, with an 'Active' status designation

Preferred

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in researching, drafting, and preparing contract related documents for procurement of technology, software and cloud-based solutions and related services; and advising on issues related to contract disputes, data breaches and/or other information security incidents

Benefits

Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.

Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary.

Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plans; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.

Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits

Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits

13 paid holidays per year

5/40 work schedule (Telework - where appropriate)