Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) · 2 days ago
Deputy General Counsel (SPSA Opt. 8L)
Springfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to provide technical advice and legal policy determinations on all legal matters relating to IT functions, programs, and policies. The role involves advising leadership on legal interpretations, serving as the Ethics Officer, and supervising legal staff while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNetwork Security
No H1B
Responsibilities
Subject to management approval, serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), providing technical advice and legal policy determinations on all legal matters relating to DoIT functions, programs and policies, and serves as a principal legal advisor the General Counsel
Serves as the DolT Ethics Officer developing and formulating policies relating to DolT's Ethics Training Program
Advises Leadership, managers and legacy agencies of interpretations of DoIT-related laws, rules, regulations and policies including proposing and issuing new or revised interpretations
Directs staff on all legal matters relating to DoIT, drafts all legislation and prepares and analyzes cases related to DolT IT matters
Serves as full line supervisor
Drafts rules, policies and interpretations and analyzes and provides day-to-day advice regarding various statutes pertaining to DolT programs, policies and procedures
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Qualification
Required
Requires law degree
Requires a license to practice law in Illinois
Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, preferably in the area of Information Technology, Telecommunications, Software Licensing, Data Sharing Agreements, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, IT Contracts or a directly related field
Requires the ability to verify identity
Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois
Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check and requires self-disclosure of criminal history
Requires appropriate, valid driver's license and the ability to travel in performance of duties with overnight stays
Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines
Requires the ability to maintain an active and valid license to practice law in the State of Illinois in accordance with state and/or federal regulations. Failure to maintain the requires licensure may result in termination of employment
Requires adherence to the revolving door restrictions outlined in 5 ILCS 430/5-45. Consequently, employees should be aware that in the event of receiving a non-State employment offer during state employment or within one year immediately following the termination of State employment, they are required to inform the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies (OEIG) of the Illinois Governor before accepting such non-State employment. Failure to notify the OEIG may result in the imposition of a fine
Requires compliance with the provisions outlined in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, necessitating the occupant of this position to file of a Statement of Economic Interest. Pursuant to the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.), specific state officials and employees are required to annually submit Statements of Economic Interest to the Office of the Secretary of State, which will be accessible to the public for examination and copying. Employees subject to this requirement must also file a Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission, as specified in Executive Order 15-09. Failure to submit these statements in a timely manner may result in fines and penalties
Requires engagement with Business Enterprise Program (BEP) contractors and subcontractors and support for the goals of the BEP program and the Fair Contracting Task Force per Executive Order 2018-07
Preferred
Four (4) years of professional experience drafting, negotiating, and overseeing contracts, legislation, and legal policies related to IT infrastructure, IT procurement, and compliance
Four (4) years of professional legal experience, including substantial work in government, administrative, or information technology law
Four (4) years of professional experience providing strategic legal counsel on complex statutory, regulatory, and policy matters affecting public sector technology operations
Four (4) years of professional experience supervising legal teams and managing high-stakes legal functions, including litigation strategy, claims resolution, and coordination with executive agencies and external counsel
Four (4) years of professional experience serving as an Ethics Officer or in a senior compliance role, with responsibility for developing training programs, enforcing ethics policies, and collaboration with oversight entities such as OEIG, EEC and other state ethics bodies
Two (2) years of professional experience managing or coordinating litigation or administrative proceedings in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General or external counsel
Extensive knowledge of state and governmental law and procurement, and experience in state policies and administrative, rules and applicable federal laws and regulations
Ability to draft, interpret, and implement complex legal documents, including administrative rules, policies, and statutory guidance, providing authoritative counsel on matters impacting DoIT's technology governance, data management, procurement, and operational compliance
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with executive leadership, agency counsels, state oversight bodies, and cross-functional technical teams to facilitate collaboration and ensure consistent application of legal and regulatory requirements across DoIT programs
Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information with clarity and precision
Benefits
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per year
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
Company
Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT)
Vision A reimagined Illinois government empowered by innovation and technology.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lori Sorenson
Chief Technology Officer
Adam Ford
Chief Information Security Officer
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