Director of Legal ServicesGeneral Counsel

North Texas Municipal Water District

Job Location:

Wylie, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DO NOT APPLY ABOVE. For more information on this position please go toLink to Job Listing: the PositionAre you a seasoned legal professional with the expertise to manage a broad range of complex legal issues while guiding a high-performing organization If so apply to be the North Texas Municipal Water Districts next Director of Legal Services/General Counsel! Were looking for an exceptional legal strategist who is: Skilled in navigating local government law compliance and regulatory matters Experienced in managing outside counsel and legal budgets A collaborative leader who can engage with an executive team and Board of DirectorsThe North Texas region home to more than 8 million people is one of the fastest-growing areas in the nation. NTMWD is headquartered in Wylie Texas on the eastern side of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The North Texas Municipal Water District is governed by a 25-member Board of Directors appointed by its 13 Member Cities. Executive Director/General Manager Jenna Covington P.E. leads daily operations with nearly 1000 employees and an $800M operating budget. Board members bring expertise in law banking engineering construction education and civic leadership ensuring collaborative oversight of the Districts to the Executive Director/General Manager the Director of Legal Services/General Counsel manages and coordinates all legal services for the District with primary responsibility for overseeing relationships with external legal counsel and ensuring that legal matters are addressed efficiently and cost-effectively. The ideal candidate will be an intelligent politically astute and emotionally intelligent leader with a full breadth of legal knowledge across water wastewater and solid waste qualifications for this position include: Licensed to practice law in Texas or ability to obtain Texas State Bar within three months of hire Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from an accredited law school Minimum 15 years of legal experience with at least 5 in Texas local government law Experience managing outside counselPreferred qualifications include: Experience negotiating legal fees and managing budgets Direct experience advising a water district municipal utility or city council Proven ability to develop legal processes and training programs Strong record of collaboration with executive teams and governing boardsThe salary range for this position is $200000 depending on experience and of Legal Services/General Counsel Position Open Until Are Under Review. Dont Wait. Apply Today! Applicants will be evaluated and moved through the selection process as applications are more information on this position contact:Marsha Reed Senior Vice

Required Experience:

Director

Required Experience:

Director