Vice President – Environmental Law & Regulatory Compliance, San Antonio Water System

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction of the Senior Vice President-Chief Legal & Ethics Officer (SVP-CLEO), the counsel for

environmental law & regulatory compliance provides strategic and tactical oversight, develops and implements

legal and business strategies consistent with the strategic plan, long-range water resource plans, and plans for

the development and construction of water supplies facilities for the System, in conformance with local, state

and federal law, court decisions, and administrative rules and regulations. Counsel for environmental law &

regulatory compliance focuses on unique and challenging issues related to environmental compliance and

networks with state and federal regulators.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides legal counsel and advice to the SVP-CLEO, SAWS’ Board of Trustees, President/CEO, Executive

Management, and staff within related specialty.

• Maintains current knowledge and understanding of regulatory and policy developments, advises the SVP-

CLEO of potential impacts and develops compliance strategies.

• Represents the organization in enforcement actions, including appearing before relevant agencies.

• Provides management and supervision to in-house counsel and retains and manages outside counsel.

• Performs, plans, and assigns the legal services of the System related to the specialties, which may include

drafting of ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, leases and other legal documents, and supervises

litigation as necessary.

• Prepares legal opinions for the System and/or its Board of Trustees; attends various governing board

meetings to advise on legal issues and questions.

• Plans and evaluates performance of assigned staff and legal consultants; establishes performance

requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching

for performance improvement and development; takes disciplinary action to address performance

deficiencies in accordance with the System’s personnel policies.

• Advises the SVP-CLEO on the status of litigation on a regular basis and provides the SVP-CLEO with the

various legal strategies for management of that litigation. Implements the decisions of the SVP-CLEO,

President/CEO and the Board of Trustees regarding litigation.

• Provides legal representation, advice, and opinions in managing and resolving disputes that may lead to

litigation.

• Provides direct legal support to the System’s legislative affairs team.

• Attends Board of Trustee meetings and counsels and advises the Board regarding environmental and

compliance related legal matters affecting the System.

• Evaluates and promotes the use of new technology to enhance quality and efficiency of services provided.

• Forecasts, allocates, and monitors the human, physical and financial resources for the Group.

• Leads, selects, and develops, a team of professionals charged with executing business strategy and

maintaining operational integrity.

COMPENSATION:

Competitive salary, car allowance, two different retirement plans, health care, generous vacation.