Attorney in Santa Fe, NM

Min 15 yrs required

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Chief General Counsel
The candidate will oversight of and responsibility for all executive, managerial, and administrative duties of the Legal Department, including hiring and management of employees, establishing budgets, document control, client relations, litigation, and outside legal contracts. Represent, or oversee legal representation of, the Pueblo government, its business enterprises, non-profits entities, and Boards and Commissions in legal disputes, court actions, administrative, and legislative hearings, and any related activities such as mediation, settlements, arbitration, and litigation. Provide legal advice to the Tribal Officials as the Executive body and the Tribal Council as the Legislative body of the Pueblo government. Assist Tribal government and corporate entities with development of policies and procedures. Develop processes and procedures for effective and efficient legal representation of the various Pueblo government departments, corporate entities, Boards and Commissions. . degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in one or more jurisdictions in the United States and will be a member of the New Mexico Bar within (1) year of date of employment is required. Should have 15+ years of legal practice, and 10+ years as a principal of a law firm and/or managing a corporate or government legal department supervising attorneys and staff. Experience working with Native Americans and Tribal Governments is preferred. Should be knowledgeable of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Law and Order Code, court procedures and rules of court and tribal customs and traditions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook is desired.

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