Assistant Chief Counsel (Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel)

Job Description and Duties Are you interested in using your legal, management, and leadership skills to support management of the State's fish and wildlife, and the habitats on which they depend? As a senior member of CDFW's dynamic legal office, this Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC) position will supervise a team of OGC's attorneys and a legal analyst. The practice areas include employment law, public contracting law, real estate, tort law, natural resources law, and tribal law, among others. In addition to supervising the team, the ACC provides counsel to the Department's senior executives, including its Chief Deputy Director and Director, as well as the Natural Resources Agency and Governor's Office when appropriate. The ACC is also an essential member of the legal office's management team, helping plan and manage the office's budget and long term strategic planning. Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: Personal Leave Program - Human Resources - CalHR. This position may be eligible for a telework opportunity in accordance with departmental policies and operational needs. Beginning July 1, 2026, employees will be required to work in-person at least four (4) days per week in alignment with Executive Order N-22-25. Additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs. Link to Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel Exam: CalCareers You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements This position requires active membership in the California State Bar. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Special Personal Characteristics: This position requires outstanding communication skills and the application of sound judgement. Interpersonal Skills: This position requires outstanding interpersonal skills in supervision and working with others as part of a team.