County Counsel

County Counsel

County of Alameda, California

Annual Salary: $319,904 – $415,625 DOE/DOQ

The County of Alameda, California, is seeking a seasoned legal executive to serve as its next County Counsel. Reporting directly to the Board of Supervisors, the County Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to the Board of Supervisors, executive team, staff, commissions, and special districts, while also overseeing the work of outside counsel retained to handle specialized or complex litigation and legal matters affecting County government. They will lead a department with a total budgeted staff of 80 and an annual budget of approximately $18 million and ideally bring broad public-sector legal expertise, sound judgment, political acumen, and the ability to build trust, communicate effectively, navigate with discretion, and provide practical counsel in support of the County’s mission and strategic priorities. Be the trusted legal voice behind one of California’s most dynamic counties; apply today!

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/ee91c13a-7cd6-46be-8da1-868035a3444d

SALARY & BENEFITS

This position will receive an annual salary of $319,904 – $415,625 DOE/DOQ, PLUS an excellent benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, submit a resume (compelling cover letter encouraged) by October 28 at : https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1330690

View the WBCP Job Board:https://wbcpinc.com/job-board

SAVE THE DATES

Panel interviews will take place in-person on December 9 . Finalists will move forward to closed-session interviews with the Board of Supervisors, anticipated to take place in early January 2027 .

QUESTIONS?

Please contact your recruiter, Lauren Gerson-Greene, with any inquiries:

• [email protected]
• 541-664-0376 (direct)
• 866-929-9227 (toll-free)