State of Missouri · 5 days ago
Chief Counsel
Jefferson City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe State of Missouri is seeking a Chief Counsel to serve as primary legal advisor to the State Board of Education and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The role involves supervising legal teams, providing legal support on various matters, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
AgricultureGovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervise and oversee the work of the Chief Counsel legal team, comprised of attorneys and legal support staff positions
Serve as primary department legal contact for all legal matters related to and coming before to the State Board of Education
Coordinate the Department’s legal response on all matters, and serve as liaison to the Office of the Attorney General
Provide legal support in the form of memos, trainings, presentations, research, and other assistance as requested to members of the State Board, Commissioner of Education, Deputy Commissioners of Education, as well as for agency staff reporting to these positions
Provide legal advice on personnel matters, internal complaints, investigations, and Office of Civil Rights, Missouri Commission on Human Rights, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints against the Department
Coordinate Department-held administrative hearings; administrative rulemaking; and records retention pursuant to Chapter 105, RSMo
Address and respond, or assist in preparing responses to constituent, legislative, and other questions regarding the Department
Assist in the development, drafting, and review of contracts, agreements, and procedures for the Department
Serve as the Department Privacy Officer; provide overarching departmental strategy and specific guidance and assistance relating to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); the Missouri Open Meetings and Records (“Sunshine”) Act; and general privacy issues
Perform other related work as assigned
Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate from an ABA approved law school
Member of the Missouri Bar in good standing
Five years' state agency or other public governmental agency experience
Benefits
Defined pension plan
Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
Eligibility for health insurance coverage
Company
State of Missouri
The State of Missouri is a group of outstanding people that accomplish extraordinary things for our folks every day.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Kevin Mccarthy
Chief Technology Officer
Jennifer Tidball
Chief Operating Officer at Missouri Department of Social Services
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