General Counsel

Bay Area Air District · United States

General Counsel Bay Area Air District San Francisco, California Share Save Job Sign In Are you interested in this job? Sign into your job seeker account to apply today! A rare opportunity to join one of the nation's most respected air quality agencies to advance innovative environmental policy, protect public health, and improve quality of life for more than seven million Bay Area residents. The next General Counsel will lead a talented team of 18 professionals and join a highly respected executive leadership team. The Board seeks an accomplished, collaborative environmental legal professional who combines exceptional legal expertise and judgment with a practical, solutions-oriented approach. The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in California environmental and regulatory law, the Clean Air Act, permitting, litigation, governance, and environmental justice. This politically astute, approachable leader will be a trusted strategic partner who balances legal risk with mission-driven decision-making and navigates and builds consensus among diverse stakeholders. Executive or senior-level public agency experience in environmental law is desired. A law degree and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California are required. The Board is committed to being competitive with the market while remaining fiscally responsible. Salary will be DOQE (incumbent salary: $416,720) and is supplemented by an attractive benefits package. Visit for brochure and to apply online. Closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Suzanne Mason 562.631.2500 Teri Black 424.296.3111 TERI BLACK & CO., LLC Job Information Job Category: Non-Profit Associations Education: JD Related jobs Senior Corporate Counsel - Privacy Major, Lindsey & Africa San Francisco, California (Hybrid) Posted - June 18, 2025 View General Counsel Omidyar Network San Francisco, California (Hybrid) Posted - June 3, 2026 View Associate General Counsel Save the Redwoods League San Francisco, California (Hybrid) Posted - July 15, 2026 View Associate General Counsel $185,000 - $235,000 Annual Commerce Casino Commerce, California Posted - July 7, 2026 View General Counsel Redwood Coast Energy Authority Eureka, California Posted - July 29, 2026 View Co-General Counsel STG Asset Management, Inc. Petaluma, California (Hybrid) Posted - August 18, 2026 View Show More Jobs Trending Job Titles Associate General Counsel Assistant General Counsel In-House Counsel Senior Corporate Counsel Legal Counsel Senior Counsel Counsel Corporate Counsel Staff Assistant General Counsel Trending Locations Washington, District of Columbia San Francisco, California District of Columbia New York, New York St. Louis, Missouri Missouri California New York Massachusetts Atlanta, Georgia Boston, Massachusetts Georgia Trending Companies Epiq Counsel Major, Lindsey & Africa Trending Categories Energy Healthcare Environmental Department Management Real Estate Corporate General Commercial / Contracts Corporate Generalist Biotech Risk Management Non-Profit Associations Other Technology Insurance Litigation Compliance Apply for this job