872623 - SENIOR ATTORNEY - 40010012

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

55d • Onsite

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.

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Requirements

• Must be team-oriented and have an 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.
• Working knowledge of Chapter 120 administrative proceedings.
• Experience providing legal advice on various issues and matters.
• Working knowledge/experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in individual and group settings, both verbally and in writing
• Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association
• At least one (1) years’ experience practicing law.
• Must be an active member of The Florida Bar in good standing and eligible to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to the Office of Secure Florida within the Department. This position provides legal counsel on matters relating to the state’s employment verification and foreign ownership restrictions and requirements as set forth in Chapters 445 and 692, Florida Statutes.
• Serve as legal counsel to the Department divisions on various issues and matters, including providing assistance in developing policies, drafting and reviewing agreements and reviewing and interpreting both federal and state laws and regulations.
• Assist with Department procurement and contracting by providing legal opinions, developing procurement documents, attending public meetings, and drafting and reviewing contracts to ensure that they meet all applicable state and federal requirements and ensure adequate legal protection for the Department.
• 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.
• Handle litigation for the Department, including litigation in administrative forums as well as in all levels of state and federal court.
• Conduct legal research.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing proposed legislation and review bills passed into law for applicability, effect, and implementation.
• Review contracts, public solicitation documents, administrative policies and rules.
• Assist with Department responses to audits and investigations by state and federal authorities.
• Handle requests for public records and respond on behalf of the Department to subpoenas and court orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• State Group Insurance coverage options+(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
• Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
• Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
• Ongoing comprehensive training provided
• Career Growth
• Highly skilled, professional environment

What This Job Offers

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