Director of Legal Services/General Counsel

About The Position

Are you a seasoned legal professional with the expertise to manage a broad range of complex legal issues while guiding a high-performing organization? If so, apply to be the North Texas Municipal Water District’s next Director of Legal Services/General Counsel!

We’re looking for an exceptional legal strategist who is:

• Skilled in navigating local government law, compliance, and regulatory matters
• Experienced in managing outside counsel and legal budgets
• A collaborative leader who can engage with an executive team and Board of Directors

Required Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Texas, or ability to obtain Texas State Bar within three months of hire
• Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from an accredited law school
• Minimum 15 years of legal experience, with at least 5 in Texas local government law
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Texas local government law

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Texas local government law
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Texas local government law

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience negotiating legal fees and managing budgets
• Direct experience advising a water district, municipal utility, or city council
• Proven ability to develop legal processes and training programs
• Strong record of collaboration with executive teams and governing boards

Pay

The salary range for this position is ±$200,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

We offer an array of excellent benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness packages, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan to help secure your financial future.

Contact

For more information on this position, contact:

• Marsha Reed, Senior Vice President
• MarshaReed@GovernmentResource.com
• 806-789-9641