General COUNSEL

Min 15 yrs required

Full-time

No

General Counsel: The Ultimate Legal Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer

- Salary range of $133,416 to $163,776 per year, with starting salary based on qualifications
- Essential functions include providing legal counsel, advice, and guidance to the CEO on agency matters involving legal issues
- Responsible for special projects and confidential assignments as directed by the CEO
- Oversees all outsourced legal services contracts and coordinates legal services rendered by outside counsel
- Supervises legal staff and schedules assignments, evaluates work products, and provides guidance and direction
- Reviews and approves all contracts, leases, and other transactional documents to safeguard the agency's interests
- Provides legal guidance to the Director of Human Resources on employment issues
- Must have a law degree from an accredited American law school and be licensed to practice law in the state of Hawaii
- Minimum of 15 years of legal experience, with at least 10 years of practice in Hawaii and 8 years involving procurement, drafting and reviewing contracts, and managing a law office
- Working knowledge of legal processes, court proceedings, and federal, state, and local laws related to the agency's functions
- Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to make formal oral presentations and effectively participate in organizational planning and operations
- Must be a permanent resident of Hawaii or willing to relocate and establish permanent residency if offered employment

How to Apply:

- Download, complete, and submit the fillable application form along with a resume and cover letter to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs
- Applications can also be submitted via email to
- OHA employees must be permanent residents of Hawaii, and out-of-state applicants who are offered employment will need to relocate and establish permanent residency

General Counsel: The Ultimate Legal Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer

H1: General Counsel: Essential Functions, Responsibilities, and Qualifications

H2: Essential Functions & Responsibilities

- Legal Services to the Chief Executive Officer
- Management of the Corporate Counsel Office
- Management of the Human Resources Department

H2: Qualifications

- Education, Training, and/or Experience
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

How to Apply for the Position:

- Download, Complete, and Submit the Fillable Application Form
- Submit a Resume and Cover Letter to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs
- Applications Can Also Be Submitted via Email to
- OHA Employees Must Be Permanent Residents of Hawaii, Out-of-State Applicants Must Relocate and Establish Permanent Residency if Offered Employment.

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Basic knowledge of Hawaiian language preferred.

Legal advice, Legal guidance, Legal assistance, Legal research, Legal writing, Contract drafting, Legal opinions, Court appearances, Contract review, Procurement guidance, Procurement counsel, Legal supervision, Legal evaluation, Arbitration, Administrative proceedings, Court proceedings, Case preparation, Legal representation, Legal policy development, Legal document security, Legal document maintenance, Legal document coordination, ADA accommodation coordination, Human resources guidance, Human resources counsel, Human resources actions review, Human resources legal sufficiency review, Attendance management, Legal education, Legal training, Legal work experience, Legal knowledge, Legal skills, Legal abilities, Professionalism, Work ethics, Oral presentation skills, Communication skills, Organizational skills, Budget development skills, Operational skills, Mission alignment, Function alignment.

Graduation from an accredited American law school.

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

Qualification and Experience Graduation from an accredited American law school, Licensure to practice law in the State of Hawai‘i, Good standing with the Hawai‘i State Bar Association, Fifteen years of law practice experience, Ten years of law practice experience in the State of Hawai‘i, Two years of experience in applying Hawaii procurement laws, Three years of experience in drafting and reviewing public contracts, One year of experience in managing a law office, One year of experience in supervising and evaluating legal professionals and support staff, Knowledge of Hawaiian language, Knowledge of Hawaiian culture, Knowledge of Hawaiian spelling, Knowledge of Hawaiian grammar, Knowledge of Hawaiian pronunciations, Working knowledge of transactions law, Working knowledge of legal reference sources, Working knowledge of legal research sources, Working knowledge of Hawaiian language, Working knowledge of trust and fiduciary law, Working knowledge of employment and personnel law, Working knowledge of records access and information practices, Working knowledge of intellectual property law, Working knowledge of kuleana escheat law, Working knowledge of business law, Working knowledge of collections law, Working knowledge of non-profit organization law, Working knowledge of parliamentary law, Working knowledge of contracts law, Working knowledge of procurement law, Working knowledge of landlord-tenant law, Working knowledge of administrative law, Working knowledge of federal law, Working knowledge of state law, Working knowledge of local law, Legal skills, Legal abilities, Professionalism, Work ethics, Oral presentation skills, Communication skills, Organizational skills, Budget development skills, Operational skills, Mission alignment, Function alignment.

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