Sr Staff Attorney - Corporate/Finance/Complex Transactions

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians • Highland, CA

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About The Position

Under the direction of the Managing Attorney, the Senior Staff Attorney – Corporate/Finance/Complex Transactions is expected to utilize best practices in (i) providing transactional document review and expertise for general and complex transactions and investments, (ii) providing strategic legal direction on legal services rendered by outside legal counsel, where appropriate, and (iii) delivering legal counsel and advisory services on emerging issues related to the Tribe’s government and its enterprises. The Senior Staff Attorney’s responsibilities will include delivery of strategic legal support in the areas of contracting and procurement-related activities, finance, investments, corporate development, corporate governance, taxation, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, information technology, and other transactions-related areas, in furtherance of attaining enterprise goals while minimizing legal and financial exposure. This position requires a self-motivated, driven, team-oriented individual comfortable working in a dynamic and entrepreneurial tribal government environment engaged in a diverse growth strategy.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant legal work experience while as a licensed attorney is required.
• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.
• A demonstrated ability in exercising the utmost discretion with confidential information.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with business partners and stakeholders at all levels.
• Must be an active member in good standing of the State Bar of California.
• As a condition of employment with the Tribe’s Legal Department, incumbents are required to undergo and successfully pass pre-employment and annual post-employment background investigation including, but not limited to, Live-Scan fingerprinting, drug screening and criminal history background check.
• Role requires regular commuting between locations.
• A valid driver's license and vehicle insurance with minimum liability limits is required.
• Role will not operate or drive Tribe-owned vehicles or patron vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with tribal governments is preferred.
• Extensive working knowledge of commercially applicable federal and state laws and best practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in counseling enterprise departments as to diverse legal issues relative to the Tribal government and its business enterprises, including in the areas of finance, direct and indirect investments, taxation, contracting and other procurement-related activities, information technology, corporate development, and intellectual property matters, and including through effective and cost-efficient selection and oversight of outside counsel, as applicable.
• Negotiates, drafts and reviews documents related to complex and daily operational transactional matters, including, without limitation, construction, real estate, development, and general business contracts, while collaborating regularly with the Tribe’s department leaders to assess and address the pertinent issues.
• Provides legal advice and support for major/complex transactional matters with Legal Department leadership guidance, including legal due diligence, necessary organization financing, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and other transactional areas for the Tribe and its affiliates.
• Prepares legal documents related to legal entities including resolutions, by-laws, meeting minutes, and other organizational documents, and supports corporate secretarial functions and related corporate filings.
• Analyzes and collaborates with Tribal leaders, Tribal Citizens, and departmental leaders in drafting of Tribal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees