Deputy General Counsel (General Counsel V)
Job #: 2025-14
- TWC Job #: 16779608
- Opening Date: 10/25/2024
- Travel Required: 10%
- Monthly Salary: $16,666.67 - $16,666.67
- Position Location: Austin, Texas
- Group Step: B33
- Class: 3525
- Status: Open
Deputy General Counsel – Austin, Texas
The Office of the Governor is looking for a Deputy General Counsel (General Counsel V) to work in the General Counsel Division.
Who We Are
The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.
What You’ll Earn
The salary is $16,666.67 - $16,666.67 a month ($200,000.04 - $200,000.04 a year).
Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits
What You’ll Do
This is a job that performs highly advanced and/or managerial (senior-level) legal work for the OOG. Work involves providing well-researched legal services for the Governor and his staff on a wide range of legal issues, including federal and state constitutional law, proposed legislation and other federal or state law matters. Work involves directing the agency's legal activities; agency strategic planning and administration; interpreting laws, regulations, and rules; preparing legal documents; rendering legal advice and counsel; consulting with attorneys; overseeing the drafting and negotiation of contracts; and overseeing the drafting and review of bills for legislative consideration.
- Provides legal advice to the Governor and the agency on various topics requiring legal knowledge.
- Advises on the interpretation, application, and enforcement of federal and state constitutional laws and regulations as well as agency laws and regulations.
- Advises on policy matters and issues involving legal risks to agency management and identifies appropriate legal solutions.
- Assists with the oversight of day-to-day legal services and operations of the agency.
- Oversees and reviews laws, rules, and regulations affecting agency operations and administration and makes recommendations for changes.
- Oversees the drafting of contracts, legal documents, administrative rules, and legislative documents.
- Consults with agency management to develop appropriate solutions to the legal needs of internal business operations and oversees the development and implementation of agency policies and procedures to ensure adherence to agency goals, objectives, and strategies.
- Coordinates with the Offices of the Attorney General and others regarding litigation and other legal matters.
- Advises on the interpretation, application, and enforcement of agency laws and regulations.
- Advises on the drafting and negotiation of contracts and legal documents.
- Communicates effectively with members of the Texas Legislature, advocacy groups, local governmental entities and law enforcement, constituents, and others as authorized on behalf of the OOG.
- Participates in the agency's strategic planning process.
- Assists with the oversight of personnel administration for the division.
How You’ll Qualify
- Graduation from an accredited law school and current member of the bar in good standing;
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas for six (6) years; or licensed in another state for six (6) years and able to secure licensure in Texas as soon as practicable; and
- Must be able to research, analyze, and solve legal problems and to interpret laws and regulations.
Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.
Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply
It’s a great job for a professional who likes to perform well-researched legal services work. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.
Telework opportunities are available upon request. Reliable internet is required. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.
Veterans
Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.
How to Apply
Applications are received only through Work In Texas. The OOG requires all sections of the state application to be completed. Omission of data on the state application is grounds for disqualification of the application. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources office as early as possible in the application/employment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Office of the Governor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Office of the Governor participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Male candidates between 18 and 25 years of age are required to show proof of Selective Service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment being extended. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office. For additional information pertaining to Selective Service registration, you may visit www.sss.gov. View a copy of the Agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.
Notice to Applicants Who May Require Reasonable Accommodation in the Interview Process
Applicants with disabilities who may need to discuss special accommodations during the interview process should email the OOG’s Reasonable Accommodation Program Manager or call 512-463-8315 in the Human Resources Department. If reasonably possible, please call at least 48 hours in advance to afford our representative and the hiring division sufficient time to properly review and coordinate your request.
Contact Human Resources
(512) 463-5873