Deputy Principal Counsel, TEDCO

Attorney General of Maryland•Baltimore, MD

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General of Maryland is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Deputy Principal Counsel in its Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) Unit. TEDCO is a public instrumentality of the State of Maryland that supports innovation and entrepreneurial growth, administers grant and investment programs, and advances research. The Deputy Principal Counsel works closely with the Principal Counsel as part of a five-attorney legal team providing full legal support to TEDCO and its affiliated programs. The role involves advising TEDCO leadership on investment and grant program design, procurement, contracts, governance, and employment matters. The Deputy Principal Counsel drafts and negotiates transactional documents, conducts legal research, prepares memoranda and correspondence, assists boards and commissions, develops forms and checklists, closes transactions, contributes to legislation and regulations, and interprets TEDCO’s enabling statute. When the Principal Counsel is unavailable, the Deputy Principal Counsel performs that role’s duties and represents the Attorney General as appropriate. The Deputy Principal Counsel helps manage workflow and team operations, supports and mentors three Assistant Attorneys General, and promotes the quality and consistency of legal work. Responsibilities include helping set priorities, allocate work, evaluate performance, ensure staff have the resources needed to meet deadlines, and encourage professional development. The position may take on portions of the Principal Counsel’s or other attorneys’ workloads during peak periods or absences. The work is fast-paced and varied, requiring sound judgment, adaptability, clear communication, strong writing, integrity, dependability, and commitment to equitable and respectful workplace practices. The role also includes professional development, continuing legal education, special projects, and a sustained commitment to pro bono service. The position is classified as Assistant Attorney General V. It is hybrid, with two in-office days weekly. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and three professional references, including at least one current or former supervisor. The posting closes at 6:00 p.m. EST on November 13, 2026.

Requirements

At least eight years of legal experience.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Ability to analyze highly technical materials with precision.
Sound judgment and strong communication skills.
Ability to build effective relationships in a fast-moving, sophisticated environment.
Demonstrated record of meaningful pro bono engagement or sincere interest in pro bono work as a professional obligation.
Submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and three professional references, including at least one current or former supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Experience with complex investment or grant work, securities or transactional law, government practice, or administrative law.
Experience supervising or mentoring attorneys or staff.

Responsibilities

Advise TEDCO leadership on investment and grant program design, procurement, contractual matters, governance, and employment issues.
Draft and negotiate transactional documents and conduct legal research.
Prepare memoranda, correspondence, letters, and transaction documents.
Assist with boards and commissions.
Draft forms and checklists and close transactions.
Help develop legislation and regulations and interpret TEDCO’s enabling statute.
Perform the Principal Counsel’s duties and represent the Attorney General as appropriate when the Principal Counsel is unavailable.
Help manage the legal team’s workflow and support and mentor three Assistant Attorneys General.
Help set priorities, allocate work, evaluate performance, and ensure staff have the support and resources needed to meet deadlines.
Promote professional development and ensure the quality and consistency of legal work.
Assume portions of the Principal Counsel’s or other attorneys’ workloads during peak periods or absences.
Participate in professional development, continuing legal education, special projects, and pro bono service.

Benefits

Annual leave of 10–25 days per year based on service.
15 days of sick leave per year with unlimited carryover.
Up to 6 days of personal leave per year.
12 paid state holidays.
At least 12 weeks of paid family leave for personal medical needs, family caregiving, and qualifying military-related reasons.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Defined-benefit pension plan and 401(k) and 457 supplemental retirement options.
Hybrid and flexible work schedules available for many roles.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Free mass transit in eligible areas.
Employee Assistance Program.
Access to SECU.
Up to 50 hours of work time for approved pro bono activities.