Senior Legal Counsel, Deputy General Counsel

Chumash Enterprises

Senior Legal Counsel supporting the tribe by overseeing all legal functions and providing legal advice. Involves litigation, compliance, and representation before governmental agencies.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeSanta Ynez • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $237,282 - $296,603 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drafts, reviews, and approves ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents.
Attends and provides legal counsel at meetings of the Tribal Council, advisory boards, and commissions as requested.
Represents the Tribe before governmental bodies and agencies to promote the Tribe's interests.
Provides legal advice to Tribal officials and departments.
Prepares cases for trial and represents the Tribe in litigation and appeals.
Recommends and oversees services provided by outside legal specialists.
Hires, trains, develops, empowers, coaches, counsels, conducts performance and salary reviews, resolves problems, provides open communication vehicles, disciplines, and recommends terminations as appropriate.
Conducts legal research and prepares legal opinions for the Tribal Council, Tribal departments, boards and commissions.
Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Builds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, collaboration, performance feedback/management, and Team Member satisfaction while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor Degree from a recognized law school and membership in a Bar Association.
Ten years of previous experience in Native American Law or related field.
Computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft applications, email, and Internet.
Native American hiring preference applies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Social Impact Chumash Enterprises is the economic and cultural development arm of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, aiming to enhance the well-being of future generations while preserving the traditions of their past. The organization oversees various initiatives, including the Chumash Casino Resort, health clinic, and numerous community-focused projects that support education, cultural heritage, and health services for tribal members and the local community. Through its programs, Chumash Enterprises fosters economic development and cultural revitalization, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and social impact in its operations. Senior Legal Counsel, Deputy General Counsel Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 47 minutes ago 🏢 Santa Ynez – Onsite 💵 $237.3k - $296.6k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior ⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Drafts, reviews, and approves ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents.
Attends and provides legal counsel at meetings of the Tribal Council, advisory boards, and commissions as requested.
Represents the Tribe before governmental bodies and agencies to promote the Tribe's interests.
Provides legal advice to Tribal officials and departments.
Prepares cases for trial and represents the Tribe in litigation and appeals.
Recommends and oversees services provided by outside legal specialists.
Hires, trains, develops, empowers, coaches, counsels, conducts performance and salary reviews, resolves problems, provides open communication vehicles, disciplines, and recommends terminations as appropriate.
Conducts legal research and prepares legal opinions for the Tribal Council, Tribal departments, boards and commissions.
Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Builds a work environment that promotes teamwork, partnership, recognition, mutual respect, collaboration, performance feedback/management, and Team Member satisfaction while role modeling the company values, behaviors, and culture of One.Team.Chumash.
Performs other duties as assigned. 🎯 Requirements
Juris Doctor Degree from a recognized law school and membership in a Bar Association.
Ten years of previous experience in Native American Law or related field.
Computer proficiency utilizing Microsoft applications, email, and Internet.
Native American hiring preference applies. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal draftinglegal researchlitigationcontract lawcompliancecase preparationlegal opinionsdispute resolutionperformance managementemployment law

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteamworkcollaborationcoachingproblem-solvingempowermentopen communicationperformance feedbackmutual respect

Certifications

Juris Doctor DegreeBar Association membership