California's $3 billion stem cell agency appears set to announce a new general counsel, a key position that pays nearly $400,000 a year.
The agency has closed applications and has only one candidate to replace James Harrison, who has announced he will be leaving the agency's service at the end of June.
A job opening notice was posted last month seeking applicants for the position, which has an annual salary range of $208,483 to $384,537.
Harrison worked as outside contractor with the Oakland-based agency in an agreement that totalled $575,000 this fiscal year. The agency is expected to run out of funds for new awards in June 2020.
Harrison has been the top lawyer for the agency since its inception in 2004.