Assistant General Counsel - Executive Division

Job Vacancy Announcement

Working Title:

Assistant General Counsel

Division:

Executive Division

Job Posting #

2512-03-EXEC

Monthly Salary:

$8,500.00 - $9,583.33

State Classification:

General Counsel I

Class No./ Group:

U3521 / EE00

Location:

Austin

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Week:

Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week (Flexible work schedule / Hybrid telecommuting)

Travel:

10%

Posting Date:

12/18/2024

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Job Summary:

The Assistant General Counsel works closely with the General Counsel to provide legal advice or assistance to the agency’s governing body and agency staff, including in the areas of the: (i) agency’s statutes, rules, and policies; (ii) public information requests (serves as the agency’s Public Information Officer); (iii) laws related to open meetings; (iv) procurement and contracting matters; (v) legislative affairs; and (vi) employment and other human resources-related matters.

Job Duties:

Process public information requests, including drafting responses to requestors, preparing requests for open records rulings, and reviewing agency records to fulfill requests.
Provide legal support in the development and drafting of procurements and in the negotiation, management, and implementation of contracts.
Provide legal advice to agency management on employment issues, personnel actions, and other human resources-related matters.
Provide legal support related to agency open meetings.
Provide legal support in the administration of the Real Estate Recovery Trust Account
Monitor, review, and analyze proposed legislation in advance of, and during, the Texas legislative session; and assist in the implementation of new laws following the session.
Provide general legal responses to inquiries from the public related to agency enabling statutes and agency rules.
Draft or review legal-related education and training materials for license holders.
Assist in the drafting and advising on laws, rules, policies and procedures, reports, strategic plans, and other documents related to the agency's operations.
Assist in the review and drafting of agency rules and policies and consult with staff regarding the development of new rules and policies and revisions to existing rules and policies.
Attend various meetings on behalf of the agency and its governing body.
Perform related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. or L.L.B. degree
Licensed by the State Bar of Texas, in good standing
Minimum of three years’ experience in the full-time practice of law within the government, regulatory, or nonprofit sector
Minimum of one year’s experience related to the processing of public information requests

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience practicing law at a Texas state agency or similar organization
Recent experience working with legislative bodies, commissions, boards, or other advisory or governing bodies
Recent experience providing legal assistance or advice on Texas state agency procurement laws and processes
Recent experience providing legal assistance or advice on Texas state agency employment laws and processes

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; of state and federal laws, regulations, and rules; and of agency administrative rules and regulations
Knowledge of Texas' Open Meetings Act (OMA), Public Information Act (PIA), State Purchasing and General Services Act, and Texas Administrative Code.
Skill in providing legal advice or assistance to, and collaborating with, individuals across multiple teams, or functions of the agency.
Ability to provide legal advice or assistance in a clear, confident, and professional manner on a wide range of issues affecting the agency.
Ability to prepare legal documents; develop and prepare policies and procedures; conduct legal research; and evaluate, interpret, and apply statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
Ability to speak publicly and communicate effectively with diverse audiences
Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with personnel, policy makers and stakeholders

Environmental and Physical Conditions:

Normal office work environment, mostly sedentary in nature. Involves speaking to groups of people. May involve walking; standing; remaining stationary for long periods of time; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping and bending; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Work involves extensive phone usage and repetitive hand/wrist/finger motions while using the computer.

How To Apply:

To apply for this position, complete an on-line application either through the TREC CAPPS External Applicant Career Section or through Work In Texas (WIT).

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applications will not be considered until all required documentation is received by TREC/TALCB.

For job opening inquiries or to request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the TREC Human Resources by phone at 512-936-3604. Applications must be received by the closing date in order to be considered for this posting.

Additional Application Requirements:

Cover Letter detailing how your experience relates to the duties of this position.

Military Crosswalk Information:

MOSC_Legal.pdf

Contact:

Human Resources at (512) 936-3000 or human.resources@trec.texas.gov

TREC/TALCB provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to Human Resources. 1-800-RELAY TX (for hearing impaired).

TREC participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Section 651.005 of the Government Code requires males, ages 18 through 25, to provide proof of their Selective Service registration or of their exemption from the requirement as a condition of state employment.

Applicants who possess a valid Texas Real Estate License will be required to place their license in an “Inactive” status.

Only applicants interviewed will be notified of their selection or non-selection. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.

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