Assistant General Counsel - Contracting

Description:

Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel – Contracting serves as a key member of the Pueblo's legal team. The responsibilities of the position cover a wide range of legal matters that would typically confront a tribal general counsel's office, including: providing a diverse range of legal advice to the Pueblo; ensuring the Pueblo's legal and sovereign interests are protected; and serving as the primary contact and expert for the Pueblo's contracting matters, subject to the direction and oversight of the General Counsel.

Supervision Exercised:
Reports to the In-house General Counsel of A Casino and Hotel Company.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of duties and responsibilities that may be required. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work or required expertise is similar, related or a logical assignment.

• Provide contract review for various types of agreements, including professional and master services agreements, independent contractor agreements, construction contracts, intergovernmental and grant agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and the like, for the Pueblo and its enterprises.
• Proofread, edit, and fact-check legal documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure consistency of contract terms with Pueblo contracting policies and goals.
• Reduce contract risk and legal exposures.
• Work within the Pueblo's contract management and records storage systems efficiently.
• Adhere to procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with the Pueblo's policies.
• Read and interpret existing contracts and provide guidance.
• Handle a wide range of contracting legal matters.

• Provides legal advice, counsel and assistance to A Casino and Hotel Company, including its governmental and business entities, in relation to their duties and the operation of the Pueblo and its programs, projects, services, and commercial enterprises.
• Works efficiently and effectively with other Pueblo departments to achieve the policy objectives of the Pueblo.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong and demonstrated initiative, good judgment, creativity, and work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well collegially.
• Demonstrated willingness to accept unusual and challenging assignments and an ability identify successful strategies to obtain a desired result.
• Highly independent and organized and able to manage a significant number of active matters simultaneously.
• Thorough knowledge of and commitment to professional ethics, particularly those rules that relate to the representation of governments.
• Outstanding time management skills.

Requirements:

• Required Minimum Qualifications, Education and Experience
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Must be a member in good standing with the New Mexico Bar Association and licensed to practice law in the State of New Mexico with seven (7) years of relevant contract law experience, preferably in business, governmental and Indian law environment.
• At least three (3) years of direct experience in contract preparation, negotiation and contract management.
• Excellent references with substantial personal knowledge of applicant's legal abilities in the area of contract law.

Preferred:

• Experience working for or with tribal governments, law firm specializing in tribal law, or graduate of an Indian law program.
• Working knowledge of federal Indian law, New Mexico law, and other relevant Federal and state regulations and policies that apply to tribal communities.

• Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
• Will require a post-offer, pre-employment and random drug screening.

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