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- Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Join a dynamic team of professionals who are responsible for the investment of over $30 billion in public funds! You would provide essential legal support regarding all investment matters.
Cheyenne, Wyoming, is a beautiful place to live and work, and we offer hybrid telework. We are within 30 minutes of spectacular mountains where outdoor enthusiasts can hike, fish, canoe, ski, and camp. Not to mention, Denver, Colorado, is only 100 miles away if you need a dose of big city life. Come put your talents to work for the benefit of Wyoming citizens and generations to come!
Human Resource Contact: Jen Shirley /307-777-6835 / jennifer.shirley1@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.- Prepare, review, and negotiate complex contracts, subdocuments, and side letters with investment managers and other investment service providers.
- Oversee competitive negotiations, contract work, and contract resolution.
- Responsible for contract amendments and contract issues, as well as reviewing service agreements.
- Prepare RFPs; review and prepare legal documents submitted with responses to RFPs.
- Provide legal advice and representation to the State Treasurer, Deputy State Treasurer, division administrators, and staff related to constitutional, statutory, and regulatory responsibilities of the Office, with a focus on the State's investment responsibilities. This includes conducting legal research, analysis, and reporting findings; providing advice on various investment and legal compliance issues; and working with other state agencies, legal counsel, and the Attorney General's (AG's) Office to carry out such responsibilities.
- Research and complete required documentation for foreign market openings and tax relief at source and reclaim withholdings for investment activities.
- Work directly with and advise the State Treasurer, Deputy State Treasurer, and Chief Investment Officer on state investment requirements; review and revise the State's master investment policy as recommended; work with the Investment Funds Committee and external investment consultants to the benefit of the Office.
- Prepare materials for and attend legislative committee meetings, board meetings, investment working group meetings, and various other meetings representing the State Treasurer on investment matters affecting the Office.
- Assist other in-house legal counsel as needed; primarily focused on investment-related matters, including investment-related public record requests and investment-related litigation.
- Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference will be given to those with investment, financial, and/or contract experience
**Juris Doctor.
**Requires membership in the State Bar as an Attorney qualified to practice law in Wyoming.- Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- General office conditions, including minimal lifting; some travel may be necessary.
NOTES:- FLSA: Exempt
- Candidates are required to undergo a criminal background check requiring fingerprinting.
- Supplemental Information
004-State Treasurer's Office-Investments
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
- $10,338.10 - $11,486.78/month
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