LEGAL-17315 - USA (Costa Mesa, California) - General Counsel Services - Deadline August 10,2026

(1) Vendor needs to provide general counsel services to the government authority located in Costa Mesa, CA.                             – To provide comprehensive general legal services as General Legal Counsel (Counsel).– The selected Counsel will serve as the district’s primary legal advisor, delivering authoritative guidance to the Board and the General Manager on governance, regulatory compliance, policy development, and all legal matters affecting District operations. – The Counsel will be required to attend Board meetings, committee meetings, workshops, and other District meetings as directed.– Primary Counsel shall attend other Water meetings and events as requested.– Provide legal advice on matters concerning the commencement or defense of litigation to protect Mesa Water’s interests, and litigation of such issues as directed.– Provide written updates on new state and federal regulations, legislation and judicial decisions or other activities impacting or having the potential to impact Water and suggest actions to affect the outcome of those activities or once implemented, changes needed in District policies, procedures and operations to ensure compliance.– Provide legal assistance in pursuing civil remedies applicable to customer bankruptcy, foreclosures, property liens, tax liens and collections as well as criminal and civil procedures regarding utility theft.– Provide advice on public contracting, prevailing wage laws and otherlaws governing public agency public works, procurement and purchasing.(2) All questions must be submitted no later than July 20, 2026.(3) The contract period will be five years.