Deputy General Counsel

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Deputy General Counsel will play a key role in providing legal support to the Department of Tourism and Recreation (OTRD). They will be responsible for overseeing and managing all legal services for the agency, providing legal advice and counsel, and representing OTRD in legal matters. This is a full-time position with a salary commensurate with education and experience. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, be licensed to practice law in Oklahoma, and have at least three years of legal experience.

Salary: Commensurate with Education & Experience
Job Title: Deputy General Counsel
Experience: At least 3 years as a licensed attorney
Location: Oklahoma County
Job Type: Full-time
Organization: Department of Tourism and Recreation (OTRD)
Department: Legal
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school
License: Licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma

H1: Deputy General Counsel at Department of Tourism and Recreation (OTRD)
H2: Provide Legal Support and Advice to OTRD

Position Summary:

The Deputy General Counsel at OTRD will be responsible for overseeing and managing all legal services for the agency, providing legal advice and counsel, and representing OTRD in legal matters. This is a full-time position with a salary commensurate with education and experience. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, be licensed to practice law in Oklahoma, and have at least three years of legal experience.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee and manage all legal services for OTRD
- Provide legal advice and counsel to the agency
- Represent OTRD in legal matters
- Prepare legal documents such as memoranda, briefs, pleadings, and motions
- Conduct legal research and report findings and conclusions
- Advise on laws, regulations, and opinions of the courts
- Prepare interpretations outlining facts and applicable legal decisions
- Advise on questions of law or administrative policy
- Support OTRD leadership as needed

Essential Functions:

- Provide legal advice and counsel on all aspects of legal issues facing the agency
- Prepare legal opinions, briefs, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents

Requirements:

- Graduation from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma
- At least three years of legal experience as a licensed attorney
- Experience in employment law, administrative law, contracts, litigation, and/or other areas of law involved in the operations of a government agency preferred

Valued Skills and Experience:

- Knowledge of legal principles and their application
- Proficiency in legal research methods
- Familiarity with Oklahoma statutory laws, the Oklahoma Constitution, and the United States Constitution
- Understanding of human resource management laws and regulations
- Knowledge of administrative law, trial and hearing procedures, and rules of evidence
- Ability to conduct independent research and analyze legal issues
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Strong presentation and argumentation skills
- Ability to explain complex legal matters to non-legal professionals

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This position is based in an office environment. The physical demands and work environment may vary depending on the specific job duties assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to the Careers app on the Workday home screen and click on "Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma" to apply.

In summary, the Department of Tourism and Recreation (OTRD) is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to provide legal support and advice. This full-time position requires a law degree, a license to practice law in Oklahoma, and at least three years of legal experience. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of legal principles, strong research skills, and excellent communication and presentation abilities. This is an equal opportunity employment opportunity and current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through their Workday account.

· advises on questions of law or administrative policy involved in the operation of the agency and its contacts with industry, private or professional associations, state federal, or local government, and the public. skill in directing and/or performing independent and difficult research; in analyzing, appraising and applying legal principles, facts and precedents to difficult legal or factual problems; in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; in presenting statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written or oral form; in presenting, explaining, or arguing cases to administrative commissions, boards, or courts; in dictating correspondence involving the explanation of difficult legal matters

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