General Counsel
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is seeking a General Counsel in Washington, DC.
The General Counsel represents the OCFO in litigation and in other legal matters in which the OCFO is a party or has legal interest, supervises and manages outside counsel in all legal matters, and assures the legal sufficiency of the OCFO’s programs and policies. The General Counsel, under the leadership of the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff, is responsible for serving as the principal legal advisor to the Chief Financial Officer.
Minimum Qualifications: Eight (8) years of progressive experience to include four (4) years at the managerial level performing the related duties and responsibilities such as: reviewing, analyzing, and drafting documents related to complex legal issues and legislation; serving as a legal advisor; and working knowledge of two or more of the following disciplines: Corporate Law, Legislation, Litigation, Commercial, Federal or State/Municipal Government, Labor Contracts, Employment Law, or other relevant disciplines.
For initial review, please submit your resume to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Human Resources Division, located at 1101 4th Street, SW, Suite W220, Washington, DC 20024 or to anita.tolani@dc.gov.
To complete an application or for additional details related to this vacancy, please visit www.cfo.dc.gov and reference announcement number: 26-EO-OGC-0001.
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