Sr Staff Attorney - Government
About The Position
Under the direction of the VP Associate General Counsel – Government, the Senior Staff Attorney – Government provides legal advice and support to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation (YSMN), its instrumentalities, and its enterprises on emerging issues related to Tribal government and economic development ventures. The role provides recommendations and supports a broad range of areas as directed by the VP Associate General Counsel – Government, while implementing best practices to address emerging legal and business issues. The attorney advises Tribal leadership and enterprise executives, helps minimize legal and financial exposure, and counsels leaders and team members on Tribal government and economic development operations. The role also analyzes and drafts Tribal laws, regulations, policies, notices, governance documents, and proposed legislation; advises on regulatory applicability and requirements; participates in attorney work groups; and supports due diligence for transactions. Work is primarily in a climate-controlled office, with travel to meetings, trade shows, and conferences. Evening, weekend, or holiday shifts may be required.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.
- At least five years of experience as a licensed attorney.
- Membership in the California Bar in good standing.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise utmost discretion with confidential information.
- Successfully pass required pre-employment and annual post-employment background investigations, including Live-Scan fingerprinting, drug screening, and criminal history background checks.
Nice To Haves
- Studies in Federal Indian law and Tribal or commercial gaming.
- Experience working as an attorney at a law firm.
- Extensive litigation experience in Federal Indian law, Tribal gaming, and/or commercial gaming.
Responsibilities
- Recommend approaches to Tribal leadership and enterprise executives to minimize the legal and financial exposure of the Tribal government and its economic development enterprises.
- Counsel leadership and team members on legal matters involving Tribal government and economic development operations, including Tribal law and governance, Federal Indian law, Tribal and commercial gaming, regulatory compliance, intergovernmental affairs, political matters, administrative rulemaking, and litigation.
- Analyze and draft Tribal laws, regulations, policies, notices, and other documents in coordination with Tribal departments and entities.
- Prepare governance documents for Tribal entities, including resolutions, bylaws, meeting minutes, and other enterprise documents.
- Address Tribal, Federal, and State regulatory agency applicability and requirements.
- Advise on proposed and existing legislation and participate in drafting proposed State and Federal legislation.
- Participate in State and national attorney work groups concerning Federal Indian law and gaming law, including legislative and litigation matters.
- Maintain best practices and timely updates to address emerging legal and operational issues related to Tribal government and economic development ventures.
- Assist with transaction due diligence through strategic thinking and tactical decisions with various departments and economic development entities.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient department operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
