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 involving Tribal government and economic development ventures. The attorney makes recommendations and assists with a broad range of matters as directed by the VP Associate General Counsel – Government, implementing best practices to address emerging legal and business issues. The role advises Tribal leadership, enterprise executives, and team members; drafts Tribal laws and governance documents; addresses regulatory requirements; advises on legislation; supports transactions and due diligence; and helps ensure timely responses to legal and operational issues. The primary work environment is a climate-controlled office, with travel for meetings, trade shows, and conferences. Evening, weekend, and 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 good standing with the California Bar.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise utmost discretion with confidential information.
- Successfully pass pre-employment and annual post-employment background investigations, including Live-Scan fingerprinting, drug screening, and criminal history checks.
- May be required, at the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
- Able to meet the described physical demands, including sedentary work, occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds, and the listed mobility, hearing, speech, visual acuity, and endurance requirements.
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
- Provide recommendations to Tribal leadership and enterprise executives to minimize legal and financial exposure for the Tribal government and its economic development enterprises.
- Counsel leaders and team members on Tribal law and governance, Federal Indian law, Tribal and commercial gaming, regulatory compliance, intergovernmental affairs, political matters, administrative rulemaking, litigation, and other assigned legal issues.
- Analyze and draft Tribal laws, regulations, policies, notices, and other documents in coordination with Tribal departments and entities.
- Prepare Tribal entity governance documents, 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 on Federal Indian law and gaming law matters, including legislative and litigation issues.
- Maintain best practices and timely updates addressing emerging legal and operational issues related to Tribal government and economic development ventures.
- Assist with due diligence for transactions through strategic thinking and tactical decisions with 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
