Assistant Chief Counsel 1 PGCB

Are you eager to start a new chapter in your professional law career? If so, consider joining the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PBCB) as an Assistant Chief Counsel. This position gives you the opportunity to review and analyze all license applications with the PGCB. If you are detail-oriented and highly motivated, we need you on our team!

Working under the direction of the Deputy Chief Counsel for Licensing, this Assistant Chief Counsel position is responsible for the review and analysis of all license applications with the PGCB. You will be assisting the Deputy Chief Counsel in responding to all questions from members of the PCGB staff or applicant representatives related to the status of an application, problems with an application, interpretations of statutory or regulatory provisions related to licensure, as well as inquires into disclosure and/or divestiture requirements. Work includes evaluating the corporate structures and business models of all applicants to determine licensure requirements and ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance. You will have the opportunity to assist with the composition, revision, and ultimate completion of the Suitability Reports and Executive Summaries for each applicant for licensure with the PGCB. Additional responsibilities include:

• Providing legal assistance to the Bureau of Licensing
• Reviewing all applications for form, legality, and consistency
• Generating binding licensure documents, general correspondence, and contractual documents
• Providing legal representation for the Bureau of Licensing with outside counsel
• Assisting in evaluating the suitability of each applicant
• Providing legal interpretation for ongoing licensure renewal applications and any additional licensure filings
• Monitoring issues relating to licensees in the post licensure period of the PGCB
• Reviewing and evaluating all license renewal applications
• Ensuring statutory and regulatory mandates, as they related to Bureau of Licensing, are satisfied
• Providing legal advice and guidance to the Bureau of Licensing, as to the effect of any statutory or regulatory violation by an applicant or licensee

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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework options may be available.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Salary

• $68,014/year

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Graduated from an accredited school of law and certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have knowledge of Pennsylvania's Right to Know Law.
• You must have knowledge of the principles and practices of records retention.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred

• Experience as a paralegal, legal secretary, or in administering a Records Management Program and/or Right to Know Law Requests.

Legal Requirements:

• Employment is contingent upon the completion of a Personal History Questionnaire with a thorough background investigation, including drug screening and the subsequent review and approval by the Board.

How to Apply

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

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