Associate General Counsel

Georgia Department of Revenue•Atlanta, GA

83d•$77,500 - $87,550•Hybrid

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join their team. DCA is dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities and offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic work environment. This role provides an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Georgia's citizens by supporting the agency's mission to help families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. The position offers opportunities for leadership, development, and public speaking.

Requirements

Superior analytical skills
Ability to understand and apply Federal and state laws and regulations relating to government programs and operations
Ability to provide legal recommendations under broad supervision
Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university
Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Georgia or reciprocity or be eligible to be admitted to the State Bar of Georgia within six (6) months of DCA employment
Minimum of three (3) years of Legal experience
Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality
Ability to work as a team player
Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and license to practice law in the State of Georgia or eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination followed by Georgia Bar exam passage and licensure to practice law in the State of Georgia within one (1) year of hiring or reciprocity and two (2) years of relevant legal experience; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 2 (LEP021).

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience working in an affordable housing program
One or more years of experience working in an economic or community development program
Two or more years of legal experience working for a local, state, or federal entity
Two or more years of contract drafting and management experience

Responsibilities

Handling legal issues related to DCA administered programs across the agency.
Providing legal advice on federal and state laws and regulations impacting the administration and implementation of the Departments within the agency, including affordable housing and economic development programs.
Providing legal analysis and review of program policies and procedures for regulatory compliance.
Responding to Georgia Open Record Requests.
Developing and maintaining internal contracts and procurement processes.
Supporting agency Board resolution processes.
Serving as a liaison between the agency and the Attorney General’s office on litigation matters.