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Deputy General Counsel Jobs in Sacramento, CA at California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)

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The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation’s largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. At CalPERS, we’re committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us. CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.

This recruitment requires a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Responses to the identified qualification factors are required for this CEA recruitment. Please see the instructions for the SOQ under the Special Requirements section of this job posting.

Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. We look forward to meeting with you!

Do you enjoy tackling complex legal issues while helping shape the direction of an organization? Are you a strategic legal leader who enjoys partnering with executives and senior management on sensitive and high-impact matters? If so, the Deputy General Counsel for Investments and Contracts role at CalPERS may be right for you!

The Legal Office represents CalPERS in litigation and provides legal advice regarding all legal issues at CalPERS, including the areas of health care, fiduciary matters, ethics, contracts, public records, and open meetings and investment related matters.

Under the general direction of the General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel is a senior operational leader in the General Counsel’s office. The Deputy General Counsel also performs complex and sensitive legal work for CalPERS, provides legal advice to CalPERS executive and senior management staff, and assists in policy development and strategic planning.

Telework Information: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week.

Sponsorship: CalPERS does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

This position will run until filled with cutoff dates for review. The first cutoff date is August 31, 2026 followed by every Sunday until filled.

Pay: $13,472.00 – $20,966.00 per month

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95811

Title: Deputy General Counsel

Company: California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)

Location: Sacramento, CA

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