Executive Advisor (Non-Merit)
About The Position
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is the primary state agency responsible for encouraging job creation, retention, and new investments within the state. Kentucky has recently experienced record-breaking success with the largest investment growth on record and has been recognized nationally for its accomplishments. Want to help us build on that momentum? The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (CED), Office of Legal Services (OLS) is seeking a licensed attorney to serve in an Executive Advisor role. This unique position combines legal duties with administrative management and program support, ensuring compliance with state economic development programs. This fast-paced role offers high visibility with leaders of all levels and the opportunity to learn while doing alongside experienced professionals. The successful candidate will be a graduate of an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (J.D). While that is a requirement, we would welcome recent law school graduates who are preparing to take the Kentucky Bar in July. This position will support both OLS and Cabinet-wide legal administrative functions, helping the Cabinet execute business incentives, maintain compliance, and implement strategic initiatives that grow Kentucky’s economy and expand the number of well-paying Kentucky jobs. Qualified individuals who have confidence in their own innate abilities, welcome the chance to learn, and enjoy looking at what they do each day and find satisfaction knowing they have helped improve the lives of fellow Kentuckians are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- EDUCATION: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: 1–3 years of experience in legal practice, public administration, or compliance preferred. Experience in government, contracts, economic development, or administrative law is preferred.
- Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Relevant administrative or legal experience may substitute for some specific legal practice experience.
- Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or obtain license within twelve (12) months of employment. Strong legal writing, organizational, and research skills required. Familiarity with Kentucky statutes and government operations preferred. Hybrid schedule eligibility is contingent upon job performance, operational needs, and completion of six-month probationary period.
Nice To Haves
- 1–3 years of experience in legal practice, public administration, or compliance preferred. Experience in government, contracts, economic development, or administrative law is preferred.
- Familiarity with Kentucky statutes and government operations preferred.
Responsibilities
- Draft and review tax incentive agreements, economic development contracts, memoranda of understanding, and interagency agreements.
- Interpret and apply relevant state statutes and regulations, particularly KRS Chapter 154 and related incentive programs.
- Respond to requests under the Kentucky Open Records Act and review related records.
- Provide legal research, analysis, and written opinions on matters affecting agency operations.
- Assist with statutory compliance, risk management, and executive branch ethics issues.
- Assist with board compliance and governance.
- Coordinate with OLS, outside counsel, and internal stakeholders.
- Manage legal and policy-related aspects of key incentive programs.
- Assist in preparation of executive briefings, internal memos, and legislative summaries.
- Support the implementation of Cabinet-wide initiatives and cross-agency collaborations.
- Monitor program compliance, document progress, and support reporting efforts to oversight bodies and legislative committees/subcommittees.
- Assist with conducting and reviewing background checks on applicants for Cabinet programming.
- Process billing from outside legal counsel.
- Assist with preparation and submission of materials for Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
