Salary: $200,000.00 - $252,324.80 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number:
Department: SD County Retirement
Division: Retirement Legal
Opening Date: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 9/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary
ASSISTANT CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER - COMPLIANCE
SAN DIEGO COUNTY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION (SDCERA)

(Actual Job Classification: Retirement Assistant General Counsel)
Please review the detailed job brochure for additional information on the responsibilities and requirements of the position
To learn more, please read the Retirement Assistant General Counseljob description and to view the full salary range for the position. Salary for this position will depend on experience and/or education.
Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Unclassified Service
Persons serving in positions in the Unclassified Service do not accrue tenure and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
01

Please review the minimum qualifications for this position which are: Active membership and in good standing with the State Bar of California AND five (5) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of this class. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications do not apply as your application will be rejected. Do you meet the minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

02

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. Did you update your work history in your application profile?

• Yes
• No

03

In order to be considered, please attach a copy of your California Bar Card and/or list your number below. Applications will not be considered until all required information is submitted.
04

A copy of your resume MUST be submitted at time of application. Resumes should include degrees held and employment history, including dates of service, position title, responsibilities, and reporting structure and salary. Please attach it at Step 1 of the application. I have read and understand that my application will not be considered until all required information is submitted.

• Yes
• No

05

Please describe any relevant experience you have working with public agency procurement practices including drafting and negotiating contracts for a public entity. List any experience you have with legal services agreements, investment management agreements, actuarial or consulting services, or IT/system contracts. What public-sector requirements (public records, competitive procurement, indemnification limits) did you have to build in? Please indicate N/A if this does not apply.
06

Please summarize your experience with the legal framework governing public retirement systems - e.g., CERL (Gov. Code 31450 et seq.), PEPRA, IRC 401(a) qualified plan requirements, and the California Rule on vested benefits. Identify which areas you have direct working experience with and which you would need to develop. Please indicate N/A if this does not apply.
07

Please describe any relevant experience you have working within a formal compliance program as either a compliance officer or an employee subject to the requirements of the compliance program. Please indicate "N/A' if this does not apply.
08

Please describe your experience advising a board of trustees or similar governing body on fiduciary duties. Give a specific example where you identified a conflict between a proposed action and the fiduciary obligation to members and beneficiaries and explain how you advised the body. Please indicate "N/A" if this does not apply.
09

Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?

• San Diego County website
• Governmentjobs.com
• Veterans Outreach / FFSC
• Family, Neighbor, Friend
• County Employee Resources Group
• County Social Media
• Linked In
• Indeed
• GARE
• Voice and Viewpoint
• San Diego County Bar Association
• California Lawyers Association
• CALAPRS
• NCPERS
• SACRS
• NAPPA
• Other

10

If you selected "Other" please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. Please indicate N/A if this does not apply.
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