General Counsel

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General Counsel

Salary

$195,588.00 - $241,464.00 Annually

Location

City of Santa Monica, CA

Job Type

At Will

Job Number

6001

Department

Rent Control

Division

Legal

Opening Date

09/15/2025

Closing Date

10/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

Benefits

Job Summary

GENERAL COUNSEL

The Santa Monica Rent Control Board is accepting applications for the position of General Counsel. Applicants must be admitted to the California State Bar and have a minimum of 7 years' experience in the area of rent control or housing. Litigation experience, including appellate practice and administrative writs of mandate, and experience advising public bodies regarding open meeting laws such as the Brown Act is required. Experience in FPPC and conflicts of interest laws required. Desirable experience includes familiarity with employment law and attorney supervision.

Salary: $16,299 - $20,122 per month plus substantial benefits

To ensure first consideration, application must be received by Friday, October 10, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

Submit resume and writing sample relevant to litigation experience to:

Santa Monica Rent Control Board

Attn: Gilbert Portillo

1685 Main Street, Room 202

Santa Monica, CA 90401

Or by email to: Gilbert.Portillo@santamonica.gov

EOE

https://www.santamonica.gov/departments/rent-control

City of Santa Monica

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