General Counsel

Job Description:

General Counsel

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Job Summary

GENERAL COUNSEL

The Santa Monica Rent Control Board is accepting applications for the position of General Counsel. Applicants must be admitted to the California State Bar and have a minimum of 7 years' experience in the area of rent control or housing. Litigation experience, including appellate practice and administrative writs of mandate, and experience advising public bodies regarding open meeting laws such as the Brown Act is required. Experience in FPPC and conflicts of interest laws required. Desirable experience includes familiarity with employment law and attorney supervision.

Salary: $16,299 - $20,122 per month plus substantial benefits

To ensure first consideration, application must be received by Friday, October 10, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

Submit resume and writing sample relevant to litigation experience to:

Santa Monica Rent Control Board
Attn: Gilbert Portillo
1685 Main Street, Room 202
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Or by email to: Gilbert.Portillo@santamonica.gov

EOE

https://www.santamonica.gov/departments/rent-control

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/santamonica/classspecs/1361800?keywords=general%20counsel&pagetype=classSpecifications

The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and priority enrollment consideration at Hill & Dale Family Learning Center, Marine Park Child Development Center, and Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School.

Closing Date/Time: 10/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$195,588.00 - $241,464.00 Annually