Deputy General Counsel

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Deputy General Counsel with OMES, you will enjoy generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually. You will also receive a comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, in-office position that supports the Legal team. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Oklahoma
• Active member of the State Bar of Oklahoma
• Five (5) years legal experience as a licensed attorney preferred

Responsibilities

• Advise state agencies on legal issues related to capital asset acquisition, management, and disposal
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, deeds, easements, and memoranda of understanding
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws governing public property and infrastructure
• Represent the state in administrative proceedings and litigation involving capital assets
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and facilities teams to align legal strategy with asset lifecycle goals
• Provide legal input on capital improvement plans, bond-funded projects, and public-private partnerships
• Develop and update legal policies and procedures related to asset management
• Conduct legal risk assessments and support audits and investigations
• Assist in drafting rules, conducts public rules hearings, and prepares documentation for the administrative rulemaking process.
• Interpret and advise on laws, regulations, legal opinions, and administrative policies involved in the operation of the agency and its interactions with industry, private or professional associations, state, federal, or local government, and the general public.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Supports other OMES attorneys, as needed.

Benefits

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive