Deputy General Counsel

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•$95,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy General Counsel is located in the Legal Division of the ABLE Commission in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The role supports the agency’s General Counsel and provides legal guidance and counsel to agency divisions and departments. Responsibilities include legal operations and division management, handling complex legal matters, managing legal risks, and overseeing legal staff and administrative functions. At this manager level, the position performs supervisory duties, including performance appraisals and staff development, and manages assigned legal department responsibilities. The Deputy General Counsel builds consensus with internal and external partners, provides legal guidance, develops and implements organizational policies and procedures, and represents the agency in legal venues as directed. The position serves as General Counsel when the General Counsel is absent.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
License to practice law in the State of Oklahoma and active membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association.
At least 10 years of legal experience.
At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory position or as a supervising attorney.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles; applicable laws, agency policies and procedures; Oklahoma and federal statutes, regulations, and policies; the Oklahoma Constitution; administrative and constitutional law; the Oklahoma Administrative Code; complex legal research; relevant legal principles; trial and hearing procedures; and rules of evidence.
Skill in independently conducting complex legal research; communicating clearly and concisely orally and in writing, including presenting or arguing cases; data analytics; critical thinking; and decision-making.
Ability to supervise and manage staff, interpret and apply laws and agency policies and procedures, meet deadlines, build consensus, formulate organizational policies and procedures, and maintain working relationships with agency staff, partners, court personnel, and stakeholders.
Willingness to submit to a thorough background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a managing attorney.
Specific types of legal experience may be preferred by the agency.

Responsibilities

Provide legal leadership and manage the Legal Division.
Support the General Counsel with legal and administrative counsel on agency and department matters.
Research and analyze complex information and report findings and conclusions on agency programs, issues, and concerns.
Review and provide guidance on contracts, legal filings and opinions, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, employment matters, litigation, and proposed legislation.
Prepare legal and administrative documents for agency-related administrative or litigated matters.
Negotiate agreements.
Represent the organization in state, federal, appellate, and administrative legal proceedings, including first- and second-chair responsibilities.
Develop evidence through witness interviews, depositions, and other discovery.
Collaborate with external legal counsel, agency divisions and departments, and other state agencies.
Manage or assist in managing legal risks for the agency.
Manage or assist with legal counsel and risk management, contracts, employment, Open Records Act compliance, and general agency matters.
Manage legal department administrative functions, including budget and human resources.
Supervise and manage attorneys and other legal staff, including performance appraisals and staff development.
Guide rulemaking, legislation, and public policy activities.
Serve as General Counsel in the General Counsel’s absence.