Closing Date: 11th April, 2026

Description:

General Statement of Duties:
The General Counsel monitors the Fund's compliance with constitutions, laws and regulations. Responsibilities include advising Trustees and staff on legal issues in the following areas: fiduciary and ethical duties, governance, pension benefits, family law (including QDROs), real estate, investments, trusts, probate, open government, and public law, generally.

Examples of Duties (non-exhaustive list)

Advise the Board of Trustees, Executive Director and staff on applicable laws, policies and regulations.
Research and advise on benefit administration. Respond to inquiries from Pension Fund members regarding pension benefits.
Attend all regular, special and committee meetings of the Board of Trustees.
Prepare, review and draft legal documents, contracts, letters, policies and procedures, position papers and other materials.
Review all legal documents associated with investment transactions. Negotiate side letters.
Review domestic relations orders to determine if they meet Fund requirements to be "qualified."
Review, develop and draft legislation. Review proposed legislation that may affect the Pension Fund.
Respond to all public information requests; advise on open government matters.
Review and negotiate commercial leases; advise on landlord/tenant matters.

Minimum Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.
Five years' experience in government law, family law (QDROs), and/or investment transactions.
Currently licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas.
Excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with open meetings and public information.
Experience with public governance and Robert's Rules of Order.

Desirable Attributes:

Ability to effectively communicate complex legal topics in understandable terms, both orally and in writing.
Ability to carefully and effectively analyze complex legal and investment-related data.
In-depth knowledge of both established and emerging investment trends/vehicles.
Ability to work effectively in a public sector environment. Ability to work independently with minimal staff assistance.

Salary Range:
$170,000 - $250,000