SGR · 1 week ago
Director of Legal Services
DFW Metroplex
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $200K/yr
15+ years expSGR is seeking a Director of Legal Services/General Counsel for the North Texas Municipal Water District, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The role requires a seasoned legal professional skilled in local government law and compliance, with responsibilities including managing legal issues and collaborating with executive leadership.
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Hiring Manager
Lynn Barboza
Responsibilities
Manage a broad range of complex legal issues
Guide a high-performing organization
Navigate local government law, compliance, and regulatory matters
Manage outside counsel and legal budgets
Engage with an executive team and Board of Directors
Qualification
Required
Licensed to practice law in Texas, or ability to obtain Texas State Bar within three months of hire
Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from an accredited law school
Minimum 15 years of legal experience, with at least 5 in Texas local government law
Experience managing outside counsel
Preferred
Experience negotiating legal fees and managing budgets
Direct experience advising a water district, municipal utility, or city council
Proven ability to develop legal processes and training programs
Strong record of collaboration with executive teams and governing boards
Benefits
Health Benefits - Comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, prescription, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance.
Paid Leave - Vacation, sick leave, and holidays provided.
Retirement - Defined benefit retirement plan — employees contribute 5%, and the District provides a lifetime annual pension equal to 3% of total earnings over tenure.
Long-term disability coverage
Optional deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Basic Life Insurance
Company
SGR
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11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ron Holifield
CEO
Jennifer Fadden
Chief Operating Officer
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