Oklahoma Indigent Defense System · 3 days ago
General Counsel - Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Deptartment
Oklahoma County, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expThe Oklahoma Indigent Defense System is seeking a General Counsel for the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation. The General Counsel will provide legal counsel, oversee legal services, manage the Legal Division, and advise on legal strategies and issues for the agency.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Oversees and manages the provision of all legal services to the agency
Provides strategic guidance, consultation, and support to executive staff and other members of upper management on a comprehensive range of legal and associated issues
Anticipates and identifies legal issues and counsels the agency in order to develop legal strategies and solutions, often in matters requiring a heightened sense of urgency
Assists in the planning, organizing, supervision, direction, and coordination of the division including the activities of administrative staff and attorneys
Interprets existing contracts and provides legal advice and counsel regarding all aspects of contract transactions
Evaluates proposed legislation and make recommendations for agency action in response thereto
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 general public
Develops and manages the annual budget for the Legal Division
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma
An active member of the State Bar of Oklahoma
A minimum of five years of experience as legal counsel to a state, municipality, or federal government agency
Comprehensive Knowledge of applicable laws, agency policies, and procedures
Methods and techniques for conducting legal research
Legal principles and their application
The scope of Oklahoma statutes and federal statutes, regulations, and policies; the Oklahoma Constitution; the principles of administrative and constitutional law; trial and hearing procedures; the rules of evidence
Strong Skills in analytics, critical thinking, attention to detail, sound judgment, and decision-making
Legal research and writing skills
Directing and/or performing independent and difficult research, analyzing, appraising, and applying legal principles, facts, and precedents to difficult legal or factual problem
Presenting statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written or oral form
Presenting, explaining, or arguing cases to administrative commissions, boards, or courts
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply applicable laws, agency policies, and procedures
Ensure timelines are being met while following laws/statutes of the State of Oklahoma
Develop briefings, presentations, and reports; and conduct data analysis
Represent the division and agency in a professional manner
Benefits
OTRD provides matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans
11 holidays
15 days of annual and sick leave a year
A comprehensive benefits package
A benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents
Company
Oklahoma Indigent Defense System
Oklahoma Indigent Defense System is a State of Oklahoma agency located in Norman, Oklahoma
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase