Attorney 4 - 20061441

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most. As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service. Commerce is comprised of eight operating divisions and one standalone program that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and cannabis. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans. The Division of Liquor Control supports Ohio’s economy by providing funding for job creation and business development through the proceeds from Ohio’s liquor industry. The division ensures Ohioans have access to the products they want by overseeing the manufacture, distribution and sale of all alcoholic beverages, selling spirituous liquor through contract liquor agencies and registering products for sale. The division promotes the responsible consumption of alcohol by educating the public, and ensuring that businesses are informed and trained on their responsibilities not to sell to underage or intoxicated individuals.

Requirements

• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code
• 12 mos. exp. as licensed attorney
• 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development

Nice To Haves

• Attorney/Legal

Responsibilities

• Researches & drafts legal opinions and orders
• Provides legal counsel & advice to appointing authority on policy development & implementation relating to legal functions
• Presides over administrative hearings, performing judicial functions & rendering decisions
• Responds to legal inquiries from the public, permit holders, and legislative officials
• Participates in meetings, conferences, and panel discussions, including conducting presentations
• Analyzes, monitors, and drafts legislation and rules

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed