Comptroller - Senior Counsel

Applications must be filed at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00058376 We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates. Are you ready to make a positive impact? If you seek to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! Innovation, collaboration, and commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State’s accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. The agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government. Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service seriously. We encourage personal development through workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. About the Division - Working in Fiscal and Agency Affairs is not your typical legal government job. If you want to work in an office where no two days are the same, you enjoy the challenge of tackling novel legal questions, and you want to support the agency as it shapes public policy, this is the ideal position for you. We don’t just practice one area of law, we practice many. Our division serves as the agency’s in-house counsel and, as you might imagine, our work involves a wide-ranging variety of legal areas – everything from state fiscal law to cybersecurity to federal securities law, plus the random questions that pop up. We support one-of-a-kind programs like the only 529 college savings plans in Texas and the first-in-the nation state-owned bullion depository, and grant programs for broadband development and opioid abatement. Because nobody does exactly what we do, we find attorneys with: (1) the research skills necessary to dive in and learn new areas, (2) the years of experience needed to spot issues, and (3) the creativity to find solutions. And, because our team genuinely enjoys working together, we want to hire someone who values our collaborative environment. Work Hours Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need. General Description Performs advanced attorney work, including legal research, analysis and writing on a variety of complex legal subjects. Plans and oversees legal activities. Interprets laws and rules and renders accurate legal advice. Works collaboratively with agency personnel. Drafts, edits and reviews publications, plan descriptions, investment policies, agreements, advertisements, and other documents for legal content and accuracy. Reviews, analyzes and drafts legislation, bill analyses, and rules. Assists in the implementation of legislation. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Applications must be filed at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00058376 We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates. Are you ready to make a positive impact? If you seek to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! Innovation, collaboration, and commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State’s accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. The agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government. Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service seriously. We encourage personal development through workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. About the Division - Working in Fiscal and Agency Affairs is not your typical legal government job. If you want to work in an office where no two days are the same, you enjoy the challenge of tackling novel legal questions, and you want to support the agency as it shapes public policy, this is the ideal position for you. We don’t just practice one area of law, we practice many. Our division serves as the agency’s in-house counsel and, as you might imagine, our work involves a wide-ranging variety of legal areas – everything from state fiscal law to cybersecurity to federal securities law, plus the random questions that pop up. We support one-of-a-kind programs like the only 529 college savings plans in Texas and the first-in-the nation state-owned bullion depository, and grant programs for broadband development and opioid abatement. Because nobody does exactly what we do, we find attorneys with: (1) the research skills necessary to dive in and learn new areas, (2) the years of experience needed to spot issues, and (3) the creativity to find solutions. And, because our team genuinely enjoys working together, we want to hire someone who values our collaborative environment. Work Hours Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need. General Description Performs advanced attorney work, including legal research, analysis and writing on a variety of complex legal subjects. Plans and oversees legal activities. Interprets laws and rules and renders accurate legal advice. Works collaboratively with agency personnel. Drafts, edits and reviews publications, plan descriptions, investment policies, agreements, advertisements, and other documents for legal content and accuracy. Reviews, analyzes and drafts legislation, bill analyses, and rules. Assists in the implementation of legislation. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Minimum Qualifications Education · Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. degree or equivalent degree. (Transcripts are not required – because applicants are required to be licensed to practice law in the state of Texas.) Experience Attorney IV · Six (6) years of experience practicing as a licensed attorney including researching complex areas of law. Attorney V · Eight (8) years of experience practicing as a licensed attorney including researching complex areas of law. Licenses and Certifications Possess an active license in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas. In this role you will: · Perform legal research, interpret and apply state and federal laws, including, when necessary, review of all applicable statutory context, cases, AG opinions, rules, and legislative history. Provide clear, concise, timely and accurate legal advice to senior- and executive-level agency staff while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. · Draft well-written and well-researched legal memoranda and other complex legal documents. Review and revise agency forms, agency publications, open meetings agenda notices, and other agency documents to ensure accuracy and legal compliance. · Draft, in collaboration with agency subject matter experts, well-researched, clear and concise legislation and administrative rules affecting the agency and other statewide issues. · Draft clear and concise executive and other taxpayer and citizen correspondence. · Contribute to special project research, analysis and reviews. Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned. Maximize Your Earnings! At the Comptroller%27s office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! Important Note to the Candidate: Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. MILITARY PREFERENCE To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office, Military Crosswalk Guide . The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com , http://www.onetonline.org , https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets. Applications submitted through Work in Texas: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position. An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment . Minimum Qualifications Education · Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. degree or equivalent degree. (Transcripts are not required – because applicants are required to be licensed to practice law in the state of Texas.) Experience Attorney IV · Six (6) years of experience practicing as a licensed attorney including researching complex areas of law. Attorney V · Eight (8) years of experience practicing as a licensed attorney including researching complex areas of law. Licenses and Certifications Possess an active license in good standing to practice law in the State of Texas. In this role you will: · Perform legal research, interpret and apply state and federal laws, including, when necessary, review of all applicable statutory context, cases, AG opinions, rules, and legislative history. Provide clear, concise, timely and accurate legal advice to senior- and executive-level agency staff while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. · Draft well-written and well-researched legal memoranda and other complex legal documents. Review and revise agency forms, agency publications, open meetings agenda notices, and other agency documents to ensure accuracy and legal compliance. · Draft, in collaboration with agency subject matter experts, well-researched, clear and concise legislation and administrative rules affecting the agency and other statewide issues. · Draft clear and concise executive and other taxpayer and citizen correspondence. · Contribute to special project research, analysis and reviews. Assists with special projects and other duties as assigned. Maximize Your Earnings! At the Comptroller%27s office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! Important Note to the Candidate: Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. MILITARY PREFERENCE To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office, Military Crosswalk Guide . The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com , http://www.onetonline.org , https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets. Applications submitted through Work in Texas: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position. An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment .

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