POSITION SUMMARY: The Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation’s Legal Department is responsible for providing general legal services to both the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and its various commercial and governmental agencies and entities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Provides legal advice and representation on relevant legal matters, including for example, economic development, gaming, taxation, environmental resources, cultural resources, administrative matters, sovereignty, health and welfare issues, and employment law.

· Works with staff in all Tribal enterprises and Departments to address the legal needs of the Tribe and to provide general legal advice as needed.

· Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and analyzes contracts (e.g., construction, software, purchasing, governmental, employment, labor, agricultural, real estate, leases, gaming, marketing, human resources, security, maintenance, and environmental agreements) for all aspects of the Tribe’s governmental and commercial operations (including its agencies and businesses).

· Reviews, updates, drafts, and applies Tribal codes, ordinances, and policies to enhance and implement the Tribe’s self-governance objectives.

· Drafts Tribal resolutions.

· Reviews and responds to subpoenas and advises the Resort regarding tort claims.

· Research legal issues (e.g., statutes, regulations, case law, policies), including analysis of legal positions.

· Attends Tribal committee meetings as directed to provide reports on relevant legal issues.

· Assists and supports the Director of Legal, the principal legal advisor for the Tribe.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages the work of the legal assistant/paralegal.

Education and Experience

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with a minimum of eight years of law practice experience with a law firm or in-house legal department required. In good standing with the State Bar and have the ability to practice law in California.

Familiarity with federal Indian law and tribal issues is preferred.

Ability to work in a high-performance, fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Ability to effectively multi-task and work independently while remaining organized with unfailing attention to detail and unquestionable integrity. Ability to translate complex legal issues and requirements into understandable terms for easy dissemination across the organization.

Communication and Comprehension Skills

Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality concerning Tribal matters by using tact, diplomacy, and an understanding of the organizational culture, climate, and/or politics. Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills using professional etiquette with sensitivity to the diversity of a multi-cultural audience and with cultural sensitivity.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Must be people-oriented and relate well to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications with the ability to use word processing, multimedia, and email.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Individuals must be able to successfully pass the Tribal Gaming Agency (TGA) Background Check. Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record that is satisfactory to the Tribe’s insurance carrier.

Must also hold an active license to practice law in California.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Conditions of Employment

Must have the ability to travel up to 5% of the time and work irregular hours as needed. Must be able to work with diverse population and with cultural sensitivity. Must be willing to sign the Tribe’s Non-Disclosure, Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Agreement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Brooks, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooks, CA