Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel

San Bernardino Superior Court•San Bernardino, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Bernardino Superior Court is seeking an accomplished and strategic legal executive to serve as its Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel. Reporting to the Court Executive Officer and working in close partnership with the Presiding Judge, this executive leadership role serves as the Court's chief legal advisor and a trusted partner to judicial officers, executive leadership, and court management. The General Counsel provides legal guidance on matters affecting court governance, judicial administration, employment, labor relations, litigation, risk management, contracts, compliance, and other complex legal issues that support the Court's mission and the administration of justice. This opportunity is ideal for a collaborative and forward-thinking legal leader with deep experience coupled with exceptional judgment, executive presence, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical business and operational solutions. The successful candidate will bring a collaborative approach, a commitment to public service, and the ability to influence and advise at the highest levels of the organization while helping advance the Court's strategic priorities and safeguard its legal interests.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree; ABA accredited as defined in Rules of the State Bar of California Rule 4.3 preferred.
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible legal experience.
Seven (7) years of substantial experience in employment law, public agency law, labor relations, litigation, governance, contracts, or judicial administration.
Licensed to practice law in the state of California and a member in good standing of the California State Bar.
A valid California Class "C" driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related functions.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of three (3) years of management, supervisory, or lead experience is highly desirable.
Preference for partner-level, general counsel, or chief legal officer experience.
Experience interpreting and applying California Rules of Court, Judicial Council policies, and judicial branch governance requirements.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Court's chief legal advisor.
Provides legal guidance on matters affecting court governance, judicial administration, employment, labor relations, litigation, risk management, contracts, compliance, and other complex legal issues.
Supports the Court's mission and the administration of justice.
Helps advance the Court's strategic priorities.
Safeguards the Court's legal interests.