Associate Legal Counsel

Duties

The Ohio Department of Development’s Legal Services Division is presently looking to hire an Associate Legal Counsel to provide legal services to all of the department’s divisions assigned areas. The position will review and assist in the preparation of proposals and contracts, provide legal advice, monitor litigation, answer legal inquiries from government officials and the general public, draft memos, and interpret applicable statutes and rules governing Development programs.

Salary

• $80,000

Qualifications

1. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.

2. Proficiency in drafting and negotiating legal agreements.

3. Proficiency in statutory interpretation.

4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

5. Business transactional experience preferred.

Other Information

This position requires you to work in the office, Monday-Friday. The job is located in the Vern Riffe building, 77 South High St. Columbus, OH 43215

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Benefits

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.