SENIOR ASSOCIATE COUNSEL - 50762

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization: Tennessee State Government

Position: Senior Associate Counsel

Location: Davidson County, Nashville, TN

Job Opening ID: 50762

Annual Salary Range: $115,404 - $185,304

Closing Date: 11/15/2023



The Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is seeking to add a Senior Associate Counsel to its Office of General Counsel (OGC). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced attorney looking to join a mission-driven team focused on delivering quality work while enjoying an excellent work-life balance. The position requires a Tennessee law license and a minimum of five years of experience as an attorney. Experience drafting legislation or rules is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert on legislative drafting.
• Draft proposed legislation, adhering to the guidance provided by the Governor’s Office and the General Assembly’s Office of Legal Services.
• Assist in the development of supporting materials for department legislative proposals, working closely with division staff to understand the goals of the legislation.
• Draft amendments to bills filed during session that affect the department.
• Assist the rulemaking coordinator in drafting rules and supporting materials.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the rulemaking process so that the attorney can act as backup to the rulemaking coordinator.
• During the legislative session, review filed bills on at least a daily basis and assign bills to appropriate division staff to develop analyses.
• Track bill analyses to ensure timely completion.
• Perform other legal tasks as assigned, which may include, but are not limited to, drafting and review of contracts and documentation relative to real property transactions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An active Tennessee law license is required.
• A minimum of five years of experience as an attorney is required.
• Experience drafting legislation or rules is preferred.

Job Overview:

TDEC’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) has a welcoming and collaborative culture focused on development and fostering success among its staff. OGC is seeking to add an Assistant Counsel to support OGC’s legislative team. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney looking to join a mission-driven team focused on delivering quality work while enjoying an excellent work-life balance. This position requires a Tennessee law license and a minimum of five years of experience as an attorney. Experience drafting legislation or rules is preferred. The position is in downtown Nashville, TN. This is a hybrid in person/remote position. The individual in this position generally will be required to work in the office two to three days per week most of the year but four days per week during the legislative session (typically January- May).

The Tennessee State Government is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Counsel to join its Office of General Counsel (OGC). This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to join a mission-driven team focused on delivering quality work while enjoying an excellent work-life balance.

Job Description:

• Title: Senior Associate Counsel
• Location: Davidson County, Nashville, TN
• Job Opening ID: 50762
• Annual Salary Range: $115,404 - $185,304
• Closing Date: 11/15/2023
• Position Type: Hybrid in-person/remote

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the subject matter expert on legislative drafting.
• Draft proposed legislation, adhering to the guidance provided by the Governor’s Office and the General Assembly’s Office of Legal Services.
• Assist in the development of supporting materials for department legislative proposals, working closely with division staff to understand the goals of the legislation.
• Draft amendments to bills filed during session that affect the department.
• Assist the rulemaking coordinator in drafting rules and supporting materials.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the rulemaking process so that the attorney can act as backup to the rulemaking coordinator.
• During the legislative session, review filed bills on at least a daily basis and assign bills to appropriate division staff to develop analyses.
• Track bill analyses to ensure timely completion.
• Perform other legal tasks as assigned, which may include, but are not limited to, drafting and review of contracts and documentation relative to real property transactions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An active Tennessee law license is required.
• A minimum of five years of experience as an attorney is required.
• Experience drafting legislation or rules is preferred.

Who We Are and What We Do:

The Department of Environment and Conservation exists to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment. We foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valued so that our culture reflects the people we serve.

Our Department is committed to providing a cleaner, safer environment that goes hand-in-hand with economic prosperity and increased quality of life in Tennessee. We deliver on our mission through managing regulatory programs that maintain standards for air, water and soil quality while providing assistance to businesses and communities in areas ranging from recreation to waste management. We manage the state park system and programs to inventory, interpret and protect Tennessee’s rich natural, historical, and archaeological heritage.

How You Make a Difference in This Role:

TDEC’s Office of General Counsel has approximately 30 team members who support TD

Drafting legislation, Rules, Contracts, Documentation

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Qualification and Experience Active Tennessee law license

Legal