Counsel and Compliance Officer

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS), is now accepting applications for an exciting Counsel and Compliance Officer (Executive Assistant 1) role. The Counsel and Compliance Officer is a collaborative and trusted partner responsible for reviewing agency-wide processes and procedures, evaluating best practice and risks, conducting administrative hearings, and providing strategic recommendations to the Commissioner and executive staff to support continued adherence and compliance to state statutes, laws and regulations. They will recommend operating and process improvements; coordinate compliance with new and existing statutory requirements, and act as the liaison to the Auditor of Public Accounts.

Requirements

Must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut

Nice To Haves

Admitted to the Connecticut bar
Experience working with entities to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, manuals, policies and procedures
Experience providing legal advice and counsel to executive-level leadership
Experience with CHRO, FOI, and litigation
Experience working with key stakeholders across organizations or agencies, administering and implementing projects that have statewide impact
Ability to articulate goals and objectives and effectively engage with a wide variety of constituents at all levels
Ability to write legal documents, investigatory reports, policies, and procedures
Experience conducting administrative hearings

Responsibilities

Conducting risk assessments
Providing recommendations on risk management
Representing the agency at administrative hearings, including CHRO and FOIC
Conducting administrative hearings in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act (UAPA)
Negotiating and drafting legal documents, such as investigatory reports, contracts, MOUs, MOAs, and policies and procedures
Supervising assigned staff
Performing other related duties as required