Description:

Position Information:
This examination will remain open until LACERA's hiring needs are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Examination Information: Examination Number: 9-9213-K, Job Bulletin Number: 26-10

Compensation: $16,021.72 - $24,250.16 Monthly. This position is subject to the provisions of the County's Management Appraisal and Performance Plan (MAPP). A 4.5% salary increase is approved and will be retro to January 1, 2026.

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.

About Lacera:
The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (lacera) Administers and Manages the $91 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 Over 194,000 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 $4.5 Billion Opeb Master Trust Whose Purpose Is to Pre-Fund Opeb Program Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for 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.

Our Core Values: 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.

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About the Position:
The Current Vacancy in The Commercial Contracts Section of The Legal Division Is an Important Position of Responsibility in Support of Lacera's Various Divisions. the Legal Division Is Comprised of A Chief Counsel, a Legislative Affairs Officer, 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/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, Rf Ps, Policies and Procedures and Commercial Transactions.
Reviewing, Drafting, and Negotiating Documentation for Commercial Transactions, Including It and Technology Agreements (saa S Agreements, Software License, Data Privacy Terms) Hr Contracts, Confidentiality Agreements, and Service Agreements (vendor and Consultant Agreements).
Hiring and Supervising Internal Staff Assigned to Commercial Transactions.
Advise of Risk Management: Identify, Assess, and Mitigate Legal Risks Associated with Commercial Transactions, Policies and Operations by Providing Strategic Counsel to Leadership and Stakeholders.
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 Investments as Necessary.
Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams Such as It, Administrative Services and Hr.
Develop, Review, and Maintain Legal Templates, Policies, and Procedures.
Respond to Public Records Act Requests from The Public.

Vacancy Information:
The Current Vacancy Is in The Commercial Contracts Section of The Legal Division. the Resulting Eligible Register Can Be Used to Fill Both Current and Future Vacancies Throughout the Legal Division.

Work Schedule: This Full-Time Position Is Required to Work a 5/40 Schedule (e.G. an Eight (8) Hour Day, Monday Through Friday). Lacera Offers a Hybrid Work Environment, and This Position May Be Eligible to Telework up To Three (3) Days per Week Depending on The Needs of The Office.

This Position Is Exempt as Defined by The Fair Labor Standards Act and Is Not Eligible for Overtime. This Position May Require Working Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays.

Examples of Essential Job Functions:

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This Classification Specification Is Currently Under Review to Determine Whether a Driver's License Is Needed to Carry out The Job-Related Essential Job Functions.

Requirements:
Selection Requirements:

Option 1:
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**

Physical Class Ii:
2 - Light. Physical Effort Which May Include Occasional Light Lifting to A 10-Pound Limit, and Occasional Bending, Walking, Stooping or Squatting. Incumbents Sit for Extended Periods of Time. Work Is Performed in An Office Environment in A Controlled Climate.

Additional Information:
Desirable Qualifications:

Demonstrated First-Hand Experience Independently:
Drafting, Reviewing, and Negotiating Agreements and Documents for Commercial Transactions, Including It and Technology Agreements (saa S Agreements, Software License, Data Privacy Terms), Hr Contracts, Confidentiality Agreements, 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.
To Receive Credit for The Above Desirable Qualifications, Your Application Must Clearly Describe Your Experience.

Knowledge Of: Legal Principles and Precedents, as It Relates to Commercial Transactions and Contracts Laws as Well as Laws Affecting Technology Contracts Including Software Licensing and Saa S Agreements, Warranties and Data Protection and Privacy Laws, Cybersecurity Requirements and Best Practices; California Public Records and Open Meeting Laws and Disclosure Requirements; Laws Governing California Public Pension Fund Systems; Procurement Processes, Risk Management, Insurance Related Considerations; Data Handling Processes, the Political Reform Act of 1974 and Related Regulations; Computerized Legal Research Tools Such as Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw; Principles and Practices of Correct English Usage, Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation