• General Counsel

    City of Santa Monica (Santa Monica, CA)


    General Counsel

     

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    General Counsel

     

    Salary

     

    $195,588.00 - $241,464.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    City of Santa Monica, CA

     

    Job Type

     

    At Will

     

    Job Number

     

    6001

     

    Department

     

    Rent Control

     

    Division

     

    Legal

     

    Opening Date

     

    09/15/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    10/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

     

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    Job Summary

    GENERAL COUNSEL

    The Santa Monica Rent Control Board is accepting applications for the position of General Counsel. Applicants must be admitted to the California State Bar and have a minimum of 7 years' experience in the area of rent control or housing. Litigation experience, including appellate practice and administrative writs of mandate, and experience advising public bodies regarding open meeting laws such as the Brown Act is required. Experience in FPPC and conflicts of interest laws required. Desirable experience includes familiarity with employment law and attorney supervision.

     

    Salary: $16,299 - $20,122 per month plus substantial benefits

     

    To ensure first consideration, application must be received by Friday, October 10, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

    Submit resume and writing sample relevant to litigation experience to:

    Santa Monica Rent Control Board

     

    Attn: Gilbert Portillo

     

    1685 Main Street, Room 202

     

    Santa Monica, CA 90401

     

    Or by email to: [email protected]

    EOE

    https://www.santamonica.gov/departments/rent-control

     

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