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Deputy General Counsel Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. We look forward to meeting with you! Do you enjoy tackling complex legal issues while helping shape the direction of an organization? Are you a strategic legal leader who enjoys partnering with executives and senior management on sensitive and high-impact matters? If so, the Deputy General Counsel for Investments and Contracts role at CalPERS may be right for you! The Legal Office represents CalPERS in litigation and provides legal advice regarding all legal issues at CalPERS, including the areas of health care, fiduciary matters, ethics, contracts, public records, and open meetings and investment related matters. Under the general direction of the General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel is a senior operational leader in the General Counsel's office. The Deputy General Counsel also performs complex and sensitive legal work for CalPERS, provides legal advice to CalPERS executive and senior management staff, and assists in policy development and strategic planning. Telework Information: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week. This position will run until filled with cutoff dates every Sunday for review until filled. Link to the posting for more information and to apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=529480
Position:	Deputy General Counsel
Organization:	California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
Location:	Sacramento, CA United States
Salary:	$13,472.00 - $20,966.00 monthly
Posting Start Date:	9/9/2026
Date Posted:	9/9/2026
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Status:	This listing expires on: 11/8/2026

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Name:
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

Address:

Sacramento, CA 95811
United States

Email:
HRSD_Executive_and_Investment_Recruitment@calpers.ca.gov

Phone:
(916) 795-3065

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Contact:
CalPERS Careers, JC-529480/IP

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