OPS SENIOR ATTORNEY - 40090034

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

104d • $46

About The Position

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

You will provide legal services to the Office of Broadband within the Department under the direction of the General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel(s), and Attorney Supervisor.

The Department’s Office of General Counsel works closely with the Department’s divisions and various program areas to provide legal assistance and advice that is responsive to the specific needs of the Department, division, or program area. The Office of General Counsel serves the entire Department in many different capacities including rendering legal advice and opinions to Department staff in the areas of Economic Development, Community Development, Workforce Services, Human Resources, Reemployment Assistance, and Finance and Administration.

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in individual and group settings, both verbally and in writing.
• Working knowledge using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be team-oriented.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers.
• Ability to engender confidence from agency leadership.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Ability to provide legal advice on various issues and matters.
• Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Must be an active member of The Florida Bar in good standing and eligible to practice law.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research and writing, judicial and legal clerk or internships, teaching law or in administrative judicial hearings.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and advice to Department divisions on various issues and matters directly related to the Department’s programs, including providing assistance in developing policies, drafting and reviewing agreements, and reviewing and interpreting both federal and state laws and regulations.
• Provide legal support and counsel to the Office of Broadband within the Department.
• Review records and provide legal advice to the Department in response to public records requests.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including grant agreements, incentive agreements, and contracts for purchase of goods and services.
• Draft and review solicitation documents, including Invitations to Negotiate, Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposal, and any ancillary documents associated with the solicitation.
• Provide legal counsel and advice to the Department generally with respect to provisions of state and federal laws and regulations.
• Assist with Department responses to audits and investigations by federal and state authorities, as needed or required.
• Provide litigation support for the Department, as needed or required.
• Attend public meetings and hearings, as needed or required.
• Make legal determinations as to whether rulemaking is required by the Florida Administrative Procedures Act and applicable case law and assist in developing, drafting and promulgating rules for all program areas of the Department when rulemaking is required; conduct public hearings and workshops on proposed rules; respond to Joint Administrative Procedures Committee staff on rules; and interpret and provide legal opinions on application of Department rules.
• Conduct legal research, including on federal and state laws, rules, regulations and guidance.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing proposed legislation and review bills passed into law for applicability, effect, and implementation, as needed or required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• No state income tax for residents of Florida.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Savings & Spending Accounts.
• 401 9a) FICA Alternative Plan administered through Valic (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan).
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees