LEGAL COUNSEL

Min 6 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organizational Overview:
- The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is a government agency responsible for advocating for the rights and well-being of Native Hawaiians.
- The Legal Counsel position provides legal advice, guidance, and assistance to the CEO, General Counsel, and OHA on a variety of issues and concerns.
- The starting salary for this position is between $82,512 to $101,304 per year, with the actual salary based on qualifications.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal services, including rendering legal interpretations, conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents and instruments.
- Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.
- Other duties and responsibilities may include performing confidential legal tasks and special projects as assigned by the General Counsel.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Graduation from an accredited American law school
- Licensure: Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Hawai‘i and a member in good standing with the Hawai‘i State Bar Association
- Work Experience: Six (6) years in the practice of law, with at least three years of practice in Hawai‘i and experience in applying Hawai‘i procurement laws, drafting and reviewing public contracts, and conducting legal research and opinion writing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, and policies applicable to OHA and its mission.
- Demonstrated skills in conducting legal research, writing/editing legal documents, negotiating agreements, and effectively communicating with a wide variety of audiences.
- Ability to manage data and records, maintain professional relationships, and use computer software for drafting legal documents and managing workloads.

How to Apply:
- To apply for this position, download and complete the fillable application form and submit it along with a resume and cover letter to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
- OHA employees must be permanent Hawai‘i residents, and out-of-state applicants who are offered employment will need to relocate and establish permanent residency.
- OHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Keywords:
- Legal Counsel, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, government agency, Native Hawaiians, legal advice, guidance, assistance, CEO, General Counsel, legal interpretations, legal opinions, legal research, trust law, procurement laws, public contracts, legal documents, legal proceedings, legislative proceedings, negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution, risk management, corporate law, administrative law, state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, policies, practices, standards, OHA mission, OHA employees, permanent residency, Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Legal research, drafting legal documents, negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution, risk management, corporate law, administrative law, government budget and legislative processes, court proceedings, legislative proceedings, interpersonal dynamics, communication, computer skills.

Graduation from an accredited American law school

Download, complete, and submit application form along with resume and cover letter to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs or via email.

Qualification and Experience Graduation from an accredited American law school, licensed to practice law in the State of Hawai'i, member in good standing with the Hawai'i State Bar Association, minimum of 6 years of experience in the practice of law, with at least 3 years in the State of Hawai'i and 3 years in procurement laws and drafting/reviewing public contracts and legal documents.

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