Director of Hearing and Legal Services

DHRM•Richmond, VA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as Director of Hearing and Legal Services The Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) is seeking dynamic and experienced professional to serve as Director of Hearing and Legal Services. This full-time position is based in our Headquarters Office located in Richmond, VA. The responsibilities for this position include overall strategic leadership, supervision of day-to-day operations, collaborative leadership and interactions with agency program directors, assuring counsel to the agency’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and assuring legal counsel in support of DOLI’s mission and programs. Work of a legal nature is performed in collaboration and, at times, under the direction of the Assistant Attorney General assigned to the Agency. This position will also provide legal counsel on significant and/or complex matters. The successful candidate will have experience in regulatory frameworks, regulatory agencies, managing case dockets effectively, providing counsel with successful outcomes, and be prepared to litigate complex civil cases in appropriate courts or related public sector processes. Additional information about our agency can be found at www.doli.virginia.gov . Why the State Government? Joining state government means becoming part of something bigger than yourself. It’s a chance to make meaningful contributions to your community while enjoying purpose-driven work, and opportunities to grow professionally. Your talents can help Virginia thrive – this isn’t just a job, it’s a legacy. Compensation: This position offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, plus full State benefits. Benefits: As an Employer of Choice, the Commonwealth of Virginia offers a comprehensive total compensation package to include health benefits, paid leave, and flexible work schedules. The following benefits are available to full-time classified employees: Vacation and Other Leave 12 Paid Holidays Health Benefits Sickness and Disability Program Deferred Compensation with Cash Match Group, Optional Life, and Long-term Care Insurance Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Retirement Plans State Employee Resources Additional information relating to the benefits available to eligible state employees can be found online at: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits

Requirements

Applicants must have the demonstrated ability to analyze and manage complex cases.
The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience.
Excellent leadership presence, interpersonal, and communication skills. Must have the ability to collaboratively lead a professional team of attorneys to provide effective counsel in support of Agency mission.
Ability to draft legal documents and legislation; plan work and establish priorities, analyze, interpret and apply standards and program policies and procedures, evaluate operational activities and drive results.
Coach, mentor, and develop staff while building organizational capabilities that drive positive results and accomplishments.
Graduation from a college or university with a degree in law and licensed to practice law in Virginia.
Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar and be in good standing.
Must be able and willing to meet continuing legal education requirements as required.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience advising executive leadership on high-risk, high-visibility legal matters.
Ability to translate legal risk into operational and policy decision-making guidance.
Depth of experience interpreting and applying state and federal regulatory frameworks, particularly within labor, occupational safety, workforce, or public-sector oversight environments.
Demonstrated success in resolving enforcement disputes, compliance actions, and administrative appeals.
Demonstrated success leading through organizational change, restructuring, or modernization efforts.

Responsibilities

overall strategic leadership
supervision of day-to-day operations
collaborative leadership and interactions with agency program directors
assuring counsel to the agency’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT)
assuring legal counsel in support of DOLI’s mission and programs
provide legal counsel on significant and/or complex matters
managing case dockets effectively
providing counsel with successful outcomes
be prepared to litigate complex civil cases in appropriate courts or related public sector processes