Assistant General Counsel

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Assistant General Counsel
Duties: Under the general supervision of the In-house General Counsel, serves as a key member of the legal team. Cover a wide range of legal matters that would typically confront a tribal general counsel’s office, including: providing a diverse range of legal advice to the Pueblo; performing high level legal research and analysis in various areas of law and policy specifically in relation to water and environmental law and policies; and serving as the primary contact and expert for the water and natural resource legal matters, subject to the direction and oversight of the General Counsel. Provides legal counsel and strategic direction to the Pueblo and its departments in the areas of tribal governance including, but not limited to, environmental, land use, energy, water, cultural resources, legislative and intergovernmental environmental and natural resources policy. Researches and interprets issues, statutes, ordinances, resolutions and other laws; drafts legal opinions, ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents. Reviews environmental and water rights documents, and works closely with outside water counsel to represent the Pueblo in water and environmental matters. Performs or directs the development of legal strategy in litigation and administrative proceedings, in coordination with the General Counsel and outside legal counsel. Prepares comments on proposed federal and state legislation and regulations relating to water, environmental and natural resource issues, including natural resources management and preservation, water rights claims, and the regulatory requirements necessary to protect tribal water, environment and natural resources. Develops and implements strategies for deepening and broadening the Pueblo’s ability to partner with surrounding communities on water, environmental, and natural resource issues. Provides legal advice, counsel and assistance to the Pueblo of Sandia, including its governmental and business entities, in relation to their duties and the operation of the Pueblo and its programs, projects, services, and commercial enterprises. Works efficiently and effectively with other departments to achieve the policy objectives. Performs other duties as deemed necessary. Administrative hearings, proceedings and practice.

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