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Base pay range
$204,297.00/yr - $262,297.00/yr
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Applications received by Monday, September 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PST will receive first consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
The General Counsel serves as the principal legal advisor to the School Board, the Superintendent, and senior District administrators; provides expertise in specialized legal areas, including school district governance, labor and employment law, and capital projects; oversees the management of litigation and other adversary proceedings; and supervises staff within the General Counsel’s office, including attorneys, legal assistants, and public records and Risk Management staff.
The General Counsel is expected to exercise sound professional judgment with minimal direction from the Superintendent and School Board, based upon experience and practice as a lawyer or in a government position.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
LegalIndustries
Primary and Secondary Education
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Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
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