Senior Legal Counsel

4 days ago

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States State of Oklahoma Full time
Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team at the State of Oklahoma. As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will serve as the agency's legal counsel for an agency, board, or commission that is limited in size, scope, and complexity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal guidance, support, and assistance to the executive director, senior-level staff, and the organization.
  • Oversee a wide range of legal issues ranging from real estate, tax, transactions/anti-trust, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, employment/labor, ethics, litigation, contract and contract negotiations, and other agency-related legal matters.
  • Assist in managing and supervising the agency's legal department.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate legal risks.
  • Provide legal guidance and counsel to the Executive Director, other senior-level executive staff, and others in matters of agency programs, operational and administrative programs and processes, as needed.
  • Answer questions concerning agency policies, programs and reports.
  • Assist director with the implementation and administration of program changes in state and federal regulations.
  • Oversee external legal counsel and represent the organization in legal proceedings when necessary.
  • Drafts and reviews legal documents, and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Prepares administrative reports detailing department's performance status.

Requirements:

  • Juris Doctor degree plus ten (10) years of experience as a practicing attorney, including three (3) years as a managing attorney or equivalent and two (2) years as supervising attorney or equivalent, and an active membership of the Oklahoma Bar Association.
  • Ability to conduct legal research; read and understand complex legal data from a variety of sources; write valid legal documents providing sufficient detail as required; apply critical thinking to issues both complex and basic to make sound decisions; communicate all legal issues from simple to complex in an effective and persuasive manner in written and verbal form; prioritize work of the legal department to meet required deadlines; and effectively manage legal staff to ensure cohesive work environment.

Working Conditions:

This position is computer based and set in an office environment. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. Applicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with this position.

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