Job Details

Applications are currently being sought to fill the position of General Counsel for the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA). GLWA is a publicly owned utility that has entered into long-term lease agreements with the City of Detroit for the operation of the regional water supply and sewage disposal systems. On January 1, 2016, GLWA began providing regional water and sewage services to Southeast Michigan communities. Services are provided to over 127 communities throughout the region, covering eight counties, and representing almost 40% of Michigan’s population. GLWA is guided by a six-member Board of Directors who appoint the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) responsible for the utility’s operations. GLWA has approximately 1,123 employees. The General Counsel is an at-will employee appointed by and serving at the pleasure of GLWA’s CEO.
The General Counsel serves as GLWA’s Chief Legal Officer and directs, plans, coordinates, and supervises the operations and activities for legal strategy and matters impacting GLWA. The General Counsel position requires a high level of independent judgment, initiative, and discretion as well as the ability to develop and implement policies and procedures, develop and administer budgets, organize tasks, and set priorities. The General Counsel leads the Office of General Counsel and is responsible for the efficient and effective direction, operation, and management of that Office and its legal support for GLWA.