Denver Board of Water Commissioners/Denver, CO

In 1918 Denver residents voted to create a five-member Board of

Water Commissioners which formed the organization we know today as

Denver Water. We proudly serve high-quality water to 1.4 million

people in the city of Denver and many surrounding suburbs. For all

this time, we have remained devoted to the people we serve,

communities across the state of Colorado, and the natural

environment. The utility is a public agency funded by water rates

and new tap fees, not taxes.

Today, Denver Water is the largest and oldest water utility in

the state. Its service area covers more than 335 square miles,

including the City and County of Denver and several suburban

distributors. A system of reservoirs networked by tunnels and

canals provides water to more than a million people. Three major

treatment plants - Marston, Moffat and Foothills - maintain water

quality under the watchful eye of the Denver Water Quality Control

Laboratory.

Our customers trust and support our ability to provide clean,

safe, great-tasting water - without fail - to a thriving city

supported by a healthy environment.

We use the following guiding principles to evaluate all our

decisions and purposefully move us toward our vision to be the best

water utility in the nation.

We are customer-centric. We strive to earn the

support and trust of our customers - everyone who pays for our

service or uses our water. They are our top priority, and we are

motivated to serve them.

We are industry leaders. We understand, help

develop, implement and share best industry practices. We are

forward thinking - we anticipate future trends, and look for and

responsibly implement progressive solutions. We are adaptable,

resilient and experts in our work.

We take the long-term view. We weigh the

consequences of our decisions and actions against multiple

scenarios to preserve future options and the sustainability of our

community. We provide the best possible outcome for our customers,

as well as future generations.

The Position

The General Counsel provides legal and strategic counsel to

Denver Water, acting through its Board, CEO, and employees,

consistent with the Colorado Rules of Professional Responsibility.

For administrative purposes, the General Counsel reports directly

to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/Manager.

The General Counsel is responsible for managing the Office of

the General Counsel and overseeing the work of outside counsel,

leading Denver Water strategic and tactical legal initiatives, and

providing effective advice on Denver Water rules, policies and

procedures, business strategies and their implementation.

The General Counsel represents Denver Water in a wide array of

matters, including water, property, contract, municipal,

administrative, construction, employment, environmental, and other

relevant areas of law.

The General Counsel appears on behalf of the Board in federal

and state courts, administrative proceedings, regulatory matters,

before government agencies, and in other outside contexts such as

speaking and presentations.

The General Counsel manages a division of 12 attorneys. He/she

has responsibility for an annual budget of $ 3.6 million.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced attorney who

understands public sector environments and legal issues and who is

committed to public service. Candidates should have deep

understanding of effective business operations and value the

opportunity to support a mission-driven organization in the

attainment of its goals and objectives. Candidates should be

outstanding personal communicators, motivators, and leaders with

strong customer service skills. Candidates much be culturally

nimble, adaptable, and able to interact wit ha diverse spectrum of

people.

Additionally, candidates will have:

Leadership Skills

o Demonstrated experience in developing, managing, and directing

teams of professionals to achieve significant results.

o Demonstrated experience in setting strategic direction for

functions and being part of an executive team charged with

establishing and delivering on strategic goals for the organization

as a whole.

o Demonstrated experience in presenting complex information to

diverse groups of stakeholders.

o Demonstrated ability to navigate through complex

organizational issues.

Business Skills

o Strong understanding of core business operations and how legal

counsel can support those objectives.

o Proven financial acumen and knowledge of effective budgeting,

cost management, and financial planning.

o Proven ability to partner with business function leaders to

find effective solutions to operating issues.

o Knowledge of public sector operations and the legal parameters

that support public sector entities; some specific understanding of

utility operations is helpful.

o Demonstrated experience in helping business partners manage

risk.

Legal Skills

o At least 12 years of active litigation or transaction legal

practice, with demonstrated leadership for managing complex matters

and managing groups of internal and external attorneys.

o Demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations with diverse

groups of stakeholders and interest groups.

o Some experience in working with public policy makers and

appointed government officials.

o Strong research and analysis skills/experience.

o Knowledge of Colorado water law is helpful but not

required.

Personal Qualities

o Strong critical thinking skills.

o Ability to collaborate across groups, listen and understand,

exhibit patience and congeniality, and to demonstrate a strong team

ethic.

o Clear and concise communication skills.

o Proven ability to maintain a consistent reputation for

integrity.

Other

o Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

o Admission to the practice of law in Colorado or the ability to

obtain admission to the Colorado Bar within six months of

employment.

To Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their

resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Carolyn McCormick

of Peak HR Consulting, LLC at .

Additional information about Denver Water, our current strategic

plan, and this position can be found at .

Denver Water is an equal opportunity

employer.

We are dedicated to diversity and encourage all

qualified people to apply.

Employment Type: Permanent

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