Job Description

THIS IS NOT A CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION

This announcement is for a Call for Resumes for the position of Senior Staff Counsel, LACERA - (Transactions and Investments)

T he Call for Resumes can be officially suspended at any time.

Annual Salary: $16,021.72 - $24,250.16 Monthly.

BENEFITS: LACERA offers a comprehensive benefits package including a cafeteria benefit plan (14.5% - 17% of monthly base salary), annual leave, defined benefit retirement plan, Savings Plan (401k), Deferred Compensation Plan (457), 13 paid holidays per year, savings plan, tuition reimbursement, hybrid work schedule, and a ride share program.

The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) administers and manages the $87+ billion retirement fund for the County of Los Angeles. We provide retirement, disability, and death benefits to eligible County Employees and their Beneficiaries, and collect, deposit, invest, and manage retirement funds collected from the County, Outside Districts, and County Employees. LACERA is one of the largest county retirement associations in the United States with almost 200,000 members. Our Membership is comprised of individuals from a diverse range of careers, age groups, and ethnicity - all contributing to the greater welfare of Los Angeles County. LACERA also manages the $5 billion OPEB Master Trust whose purpose is to pre-fund OPEB Program medical, dental, and vision benefits for the retirees of participating employers.

LACERA is located in Gateway Plaza at 300 North Lake Avenue in the beautiful City of Pasadena. The building is easily accessible from the Foothill Freeway (210) and the Metro Lake Station. We offer convenient free parking for staff members in our secure structure adjacent to the building in addition to a robust rideshare program providing commuting alternatives such as ride-matching, vanpool, carpool, parking services and more. Prioritizing health, well-being, and sustainability, Gateway Plaza is a Class “A” office building, LEED Gold Certified and EPA Energy Star Certified. With a Walkability Score of 91, LACERA staff members easily enjoy the approximately 150 shops, food, and dining options that makeup the popular South Lake Avenue District.

Our members dedicate their careers contributing to the welfare of Los Angeles County. For their service, the County contributes to their promised benefits, and LACERA is dedicating to serving them in return throughout their career and their life afterwards.

I ACT (Integrity, Inclusivity, Innovation, Accountability, Collaboration, and Transparency), serve as our cultural guide and foundation in meeting our mission. As a member-focused government agency, we abide by our core values to ensure the public's trust, operate efficiently and cost effectively, and provide our members with their promised benefits.

About The Position

The current vacancy in the Transactions and Investments Section of the Legal Division is an important position of responsibility in support of the commercial contracting needs of LACERA's Board of Retirement and Board of Investments, the Executive Office and fifteen divisions. The Legal Division is comprised of a Chief Counsel, Senior Staff Counsels, Staff Counsels, Legal Analysts, Legal Secretaries, and will soon add a Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer. Legal staff work in one of four sections: Litigation, Transactions/Investments, Benefits, and Disability. This position will work in the Transactions and Investments Section, reporting to the Chief Counsel.

Senior Staff Counsel Role

The Senior Staff Counsel position reports to LACERA's Chief Counsel. The role of Senior Staff Counsel includes:

• Providing LACERA staff with practical legal advice relating to contract terms, RFPs, policies and procedures and commercial transactions.
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating documentation for commercial transactions, including IT and technology agreements (SaaS agreements, software license, data privacy terms), HR contracts (employment agreements and compensation studies), confidentiality agreements and service agreements (vendor and consultant agreements), and other commercial contracts, as well as investment management agreements and other investment documents as needed.
• Hiring and supervising internal staff assigned to commercial transactions.
• Providing advice regarding risk management, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal risks associated with commercial transactions, policies and operations.
• Providing Legal support on a wide range of transactional matters.
• Drafting memos, policies, and procedures to the Board of Retirement, including those related to compliance, risk assessment, data security and vendor management.
• Presenting to the Board of Retirement and Investmentsas necessary.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as IT, Administrative Services and Human Resources.
• Developing, reviewing, and maintaining legal templates for necessary forms of agreement, procurement and related policies, and contracting processes and procedures.
• Providing training to staff regarding commercial contracting terms and processes.
• Responding to Public Records Act requests from the public.

To view the complete job description for this classification,please click Senior Staff Counsel, LACERA.

Selection Requirements

One (1) year of experience as Staff Counsel, LACERA.

• OR -

Option 2

Four (4) years’ experience in the practice of contract law.

Other Requirements: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

License

Admission to practice law in all courts of California.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated First-hand Experience Independently

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements and documentsfor commercial transactions, including IT and technology agreements (SaaS agreements, software license, data privacy terms), HR contracts (employment agreements and compensation studies), confidentiality agreements and service agreements (vendor and consultant agreements), and other commercial contracts.
• Providing advice regarding risk management, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal risks associated with commercial transactions, policies and operations.
• Providing training to senior leadership and staff on development of clear and complete scopes of work, performance standards and service levels, preferred contract terms, and negotiating strategies based on organizational needs across all areas of commercial contracting within a complex business organization.
• Drafting memos, policies, and procedures as well as presenting to senior leadership including board members on contracting trends, compliance, risk assessment, data security and vendor management.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Information Technology, Information Security, Procurement, Human Resources, and Executive office.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating documentation for various investment transactions, including private equity, hedge funds, and real estate.

How To Submit Your Interest...

If you wish to be considered for this position, please submit yourresume along with a cover letter of interestwhich details your experience in the following areas:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements and documentsfor commercial transactions, including IT and technology agreements (SaaS agreements, software license, data privacy terms), HR contracts (employment agreements and compensation studies), confidentiality agreements and service agreements (vendor and consultant agreements) and other commercial contracts.
• Providing advice regarding risk management, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal risks associated with commercial transactions, policies and operations.
• Providing training to senior leadership and staff on development of clear and complete scopes of work, performance standards and service levels, preferred contract terms, and negotiating strategies based on organizational needs across all areas of commercial contracting within a complex business organization.
• Drafting memos, policies, and procedures as well as presenting to senior leadership including board members on contracting trends, compliance, risk assessment, data security and vendor management.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Information Technology, Information Security, Procurement, Human Resources, and Executive office.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating documentation for various investment transactions, including private equity, hedge funds, and real estate.

Resumeandcover letter MUST be attached during the submission of your online application. Faxed, emailed, or hard copy resumes and cover letters will not be accepted. Application submissions without a resume AND cover letter may be disqualified from further consideration.

To submit your interest online, go togovernmentjobs.com or click directly here .

Please contact Sharon Norton, Senior Human Resources Analyst ***email_hidden*** for any questions.

LACERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This is not a Civil Service Examination

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