Description:
Description:The Airports Division acts as General Counsel to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), its officers and employees, and the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board). LAWA is the governing body for Los Angeles International and Van Nuys General Aviation Airports. The Division is currently comprised of twenty (20) attorneys and eleven (11) support staff members. Attorneys in the Division handle a wide variety of litigation and transactional matters. This representation includes litigation and advice concerning contract and lease disputes, condemnation, employment-sworn and non-sworn, environmental, insurance, land use, noise, nuisance, personal injury, landlord-tenant disputes, First Amendment rights, and federal regulatory (FAA) matters. The attorneys also assist LAWA in negotiating and drafting numerous documents, including contracts, leases, licenses, permits, construction contracts, and concession agreements. The attorneys also provide general legal advice to the Board and various levels of LAWA management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The individual appointed to this position will assist the General Counsel in overseeing the Division and its work, including acting as General Counsel in that person's absence. The primary responsibilities will include:
- Assist with the day-to-day supervision and management of the Division;
- Provide advice and counsel to LAWA and the Board as required;
- Provide guidance and direction to the Airports Division's attorneys and support staff on all legal matters;
- Oversee and provide advice on major litigation or transactional matters; and
- Coordinate the supervision and direction of outside counsel.
Requirements:
Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of California and have at least ten years of legal experience. Additional considerations include:
- Experience managing complex projects, complex and diverse litigation and/or transactions;
- Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities;
- Demonstrated ability to advise and collaborate with public officials, organizational executive leadership and management;
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with personnel and members of the public;
- Strong written and oral communication skills; and
- Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to prioritize and concurrently complete multiple assignments.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with municipal law (including the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Public Records Act, CEQA);
- Knowledge and experience with laws and regulations governing airports;
Writing Sample
Candidates must provide one writing sample they personally authored in the last two years.
Requirements for Application
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Writing Sample - Required to submit 1 writing sample