Deputy General Counsel
External
Okgov · Oklahoma CountyPart-timeOn-siteToday
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Responsibilities
- Advise state agencies on legal issues related to capital asset acquisition, management, and disposal
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, deeds, easements, and memoranda of understanding
- Ensure compliance with state and federal laws governing public property and infrastructure
- Represent the state in administrative proceedings and litigation involving capital assets
- Collaborate with finance, procurement, and facilities teams to align legal strategy with asset lifecycle goals
- Provide legal input on capital improvement plans, bond-funded projects, and public-private partnerships
- Develop and update legal policies and procedures related to asset management
- Conduct legal risk assessments and support audits and investigations
- Assist in drafting rules, conducts public rules hearings, and prepares documentation for the administrative rulemaking process.
- Interpret and advise on laws, regulations, legal opinions, and administrative policies involved in the operation of the agency and its interactions with industry, private or professional associations, state, federal, or local government, and the general public.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- Supports other OMES attorneys, as needed.
- Education and Experience
- Requirements include:
- Graduation from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in the state of Oklahoma
- Active member of the State Bar of Oklahoma
- Five (5) years legal experience as a licensed attorney preferred
- Physical Demands and Work Environment
- This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. The noise level in the work environment is typically mild. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift paper and office supplies. Occasional travel may be required.
- About OMES
- This position is designated as executive management as determined by the OMES Director and is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act.
- OMES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
- 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 active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .
- If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:
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Benefits
Job DescriptionAs a Deputy General Counsel with OMES you will enjoy:Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.Job DetailsFull-time, 40 hours per week, in-office position.Supports the Legal teamSalary commensurate with education and experience.Vision insurancePaid time off
Additional Information
Job Posting Title Deputy General Counsel Agency 090 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE SERV Supervisory Organization Legal Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular
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