Director of Legal Services & General Counsel

Director of Legal Services & General Counsel

About the Company

Reputable provider of water, wastewater & solid waste disposal services

Industry
Utilities

Type
Government Agency

Founded
1951

Employees
501-1000

Specialties

• water collection
• wastewater
• solid waste disposal
• water conservation
• water treatment
• water distribution
• wastewater treatment
• and water reuse

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Director of Legal Services/General Counsel to join their team. The successful candidate will be a seasoned legal professional with a strong background in local government law, compliance, and regulatory matters. This role requires the ability to manage a wide range of complex legal issues, including overseeing relationships with external legal counsel and ensuring that legal matters are handled efficiently and cost-effectively. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader, capable of engaging with an executive team and Board of Directors, and will have a full breadth of legal knowledge across water, wastewater, and solid waste operations. Applicants for the Director of Legal Services/General Counsel position at the company must be licensed to practice law in Texas or have the ability to obtain a Texas State Bar within three months of hire. A Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from an accredited law school and a minimum of 15 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in Texas local government law, are required. The role also demands experience in managing outside counsel and legal budgets, as well as a proven track record of collaboration with executive teams and governing boards. Preferred qualifications include experience in negotiating legal fees, managing budgets, and direct experience advising a water district, municipal utility, or city council. The candidate should be an intelligent, politically astute, and emotionally intelligent leader, capable of developing legal processes and training programs.

Hiring Manager Title
Executive Director/General Manager

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Legal