State of Colorado · 4 months ago
Legal & Policy Advisor to the Secretary of State.
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveThe Colorado Department of State is seeking a Legal & Policy Advisor to the Secretary of State. This role involves analyzing federal orders regarding elections, advising senior management on strategic objectives, and developing policies related to election processes.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Analyze the federal Administration’s orders and document requests regarding elections and draft memos for senior management
Serve as an advisor to the Secretary of State (Secretary) and other senior management concerning the Department’s strategic objectives related to elections and core department functions
Review civil inquiries from external parties, including the federal government and private parties, and use expertise to draft memos and brief senior management regarding the Department’s appropriate responses
Develop policies and manage all major document productions stemming from requests from salient external parties
Liaise with the Attorney General’s office to determine appropriate data and records to gather from the Department to respond to litigation
Qualification
Preferred
Juris Doctor (JD) with admission to practice law in Colorado strongly preferred
Demonstrated expertise interpreting and applying federal and state laws, administrative rules, and executive orders
Experience analyzing the fiscal, operational, and policy impacts of legislation or federal regulatory actions
Proven ability to advise senior leaders on complex legal and policy issues
Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into practical recommendations
Experience managing sensitive inquiries from elected officials or political stakeholders
Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal divisions and external partners
A track record of delivering accurate guidance in high-pressure situations
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Demonstrated initiative and independence in identifying emerging legal or policy issues and proposing solutions
Competencies to include: Analysis, Judgment, Research, Strategy, Communication, Leadership, Collaboration, Influence, Decision-making, Adaptability, Integrity, Innovation, Problem-solving, Resilience, Political acumen
Benefits
Employee wellness programs and an on-site fitness center
12 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off and sick leave
Access to a diverse array of technical, leadership and supervisory training opportunities
Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Paid life insurance
Automatic short-term (and optional long-term) disability coverage
Excellent work-life balance through flex schedules, flexplace/remote work, and ad-hoc arrangements
Company
State of Colorado
Serve the needs of the State of Colorado through a number of subdivisions.
Founded in 1876
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jeanni Stefanik
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Salazar
Chief Strategy Officer for Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
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