| Position | General Counsel |
| Posted | 18 Jul 2026 |
| Expired | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Company | Colorado PERA |
| Location | Denver | US |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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Summary of Job Responsibilities
The General Counsel (GC) position, part of the Executive Leadership Team, is responsible for implementing, maintaining and protecting the Association’s legal posture and interests within the scope established by Colorado Statute, PERA’s Board of Trustees, and the Association’s CEO. This position handles complex and high-level legal matters requiring deep expertise in specialized areas such as member benefits, litigation support and strategy, health care, fiduciary issues, ethics, investments, contracts, employment law, open meetings, compliance, and governance. This position serves as a member of the executive leadership team, providing expertise and experience to the PERA policy and decision-making process. This role oversees a team of attorneys and paralegals, manages relationships with external counsel, and collaborates with executive leadership to ensure that PERA’s mission is carried out in a legally sound, ethical, and cost-effective manner.
The position also provides oversight of the organization’s risk and compliance function and supports board governance and Board meeting management to help ensure effective governance practices and efficient administration of Board activities.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Colorado PERA seeks an experienced attorney who thrives in a hands-on and collaborative environment to be the next General Counsel. The ideal candidate must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently educate and advise the Board, CEO, and others on complex legal and regulatory matters related to public pension management. The ideal candidate will be committed to upholding the fiduciary duty to our members and beneficiaries of Colorado PERA. This person will be able to quickly gain the confidence and respect of the Board, the executive team, leadership and staff. In addition, this person will have experience advising public agencies and understand that legal opinions must reflect the administrative realities within which the agency operates. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of fiduciary standards and obligations and experience overseeing legal, compliance, and board governance matters involving public pension funds and institutional investments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Individuals must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
Job Qualifications
Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HYBRID WORK OPTION
Interested Candidates:
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Job Description Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of an employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned with or without notice.
Unfortunately, at this time, PERA cannot consider candidates that require sponsorship (now or in the future), or are located outside of the US.
All Colorado PERA employees are subject to PERA’s Ethics Policy and some employees are subject to the Personal Trading Policy. These policies include restrictions on outside business activities and employment and have certain requirements on personal trading. You may request copies of these policies from PERA’s talent acquisition team and any questions can be answered by PERA’s Investment Administration team.
Why Work at PERA
Colorado PERA offers more than a traditional pension career. We are a mission-driven organization with a growing focus on technology and modernization. Employees have the opportunity to do meaningful work with a real impact on over 700,000 members. From enhancing digital tools and member experiences to supporting major enterprise initiatives, employees are part of meaningful, future-focused work that blends public service with innovation. We take pride in our inclusive culture, career development opportunities, and our consistent recognition as a Top Workplace based on employee feedback. PERA is a place to connect, contribute, and be part of something bigger.
A Culture That Cares
At PERA, leveraging employee strengths and supporting strong engagement are the foundations of our culture. Employees are encouraged to grow through development opportunities and internal career movement, while also being part of an organization where people feel respected, informed, and included. Collaboration is encouraged across teams, allowing employees to learn from one another and contribute in ways that maximize their unique skills. We strive to foster an environment where employees can do their best work and feel supported by the people around them
An Employer that Invests in You
PERA invests in our employees in ways that matter; from comprehensive benefits and generous paid time-off to thoughtful everyday amenities that enhance the office experience. Employees are encouraged to continue learning through training, mentoring, and development at every stage of their careers. We champion a workplace where people feel valued, inspired, and equipped to grow.
Join Us
If you’re energized by meaningful work, motivated by an organization that evolves with a changing world and looking for an employer that invests in you, then consider joining PERA’s team. Learn more about careers at PERA at copera.org/careers.
Position Title: General Counsel
Division: Legal
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director
Job Status: Full-time, Exempt
Salary: $260,000.00 to $330,000.00 Annual, Commensurate with experience
Posting Dates: 07/17/2026 to 08/02/2026
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