Muckleshoot Indian Tribe · 1 month ago
Chief Legal Counsel
Auburn, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expMuckleshoot Indian Tribe is seeking a Chief Legal Counsel to oversee all legal matters involving the Tribe, including governmental and business activities. The role includes managing the Office of the Tribal Attorney, supervising lawyers, and ensuring effective legal services delivery to the Tribe.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Attends various conferences and meetings on behalf of the Tribe
Responsible for all legal matters of the Tribe as directed by the Tribal Council, and conducts duties in accordance with instructions from the Tribal Council by duly authorized resolution or motion through its Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson
Manages all aspects of the Office of the Tribal Attorney, including the supervision of the lawyers in the Office
Analyzes, and if deemed appropriate, proposes revisions to the Office of Tribal Attorney's structure and staffing
Responsible for organizing the Office of the Tribal Attorney in a manner that effectively delivers legal services to the Tribe, including delegation of authority and responsibilities to the lawyers in their areas of expertise, and communicating such organization, as appropriate
Ensures that an effective succession plan is in place for the Office of Tribal Attorney to enable its functions to continue without significant interruption in the event of departures/retirements
Responsible for and manages all budgets assigned by the Tribal Council to the CLC or Office of the Tribal Attorney
Manages the retention and direction of all outside counsel retained by the Tribe
Provides written or oral opinions on legal issues affecting Tribal business upon request of the Tribal Council
Develops guidelines and procedures for the approval of legal documents by the Office of the Tribal Attorney to be submitted to the Tribal Council
Participates in the legislative and public affairs at the federal, state and local level and closely coordinates with the Intergovernmental Liaison Department
Provides and oversees legal advice and assistance to the programs and departments of the Tribe consistent with directions and priorities established by the Tribal Council
Manages the drafting of contracts, ordinances, resolutions, legislation and other legal documents upon the request of the Tribal Council
Assists in the economic development of the Muckleshoot Tribe as directed by the Tribal Council
Achieves goals and objectives as established by the Tribal Council and as amended from time to time
Responsible (along with other management personnel) for ensuring that all actions and decisions are in the Tribe’s best interests, including, but not limited to, ensuring that they are consistent with the Tribe’s commitment to the well-being of its members
Serves as counsel to the Tribal Council during meetings and deliberations of the Tribal Council
Performs other duties that may be assigned by the Tribal Council
Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties as may be required from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited law school in the United States
Fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible, related legal and managerial experience
Admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association, or eligible for admission and obtain admission within six months of employment
Knowledge in Federal Indian law as well as other procedural and substantive law; applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations and requirements; effective supervisory practices including hiring and performance management
Skilled in establishing effective working relationships with diverse groups and individuals; communicating effectively orally and in writing with Tribal officials and managers, other governmental officials, consultants, and employees; managing, scheduling, assigning, coordinating and monitoring the work of professional, technical, trades and support staff; exercising independent professional judgment; negotiating legal matters; experience with litigation; conducting research, analyzing data and compiling comprehensive reports, with recommendations; organizing multiple tasks and priorities as well as effective delegation and time management skills; preparing, analyzing, and interpreting complex legal documents; operating a personal computer, including applicable software and office equipment; interpreting administrative guidelines and applying them to the work situation
Company
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe’s name is derived from the native name for the prairie on which the Muckleshoot Reservation was established.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Evan Avila
Associate Chief Investment Officer
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