Assistant Chief Counsel

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is seeking an Assistant Chief Counsel to provide legal support on procurement, contract matters, and board-related work. You will draft memoranda, perform legal research, and review documents to support agency decisions.

This role requires a law degree and PA Bar admission, with regulatory oversight experience, and the ability to work with state officials and legal professionals in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Requires law degree and PA Bar admission.
• Experience with regulatory oversight is required.
• Experience with Commonwealth procurement and contract drafting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on procurement issues, research projects and board-related documents.
• Draft memoranda and legal documents for Board matters.
• Review documents for accuracy and compliance; communicate with officials and the public.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Regulatory oversight

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) and PA Bar admission

Job description

As an Assistant Chief Counsel with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, you will be joining a mission-driven agency where your legal knowledge makes a real difference. You will work on procurement issues, research projects, and legal documents that support important decisions. This role allows you to build your experience while working with state officials and legal professionals. Step into a position where your expertise helps strengthen public trust and agency operations.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role provides legal support for the agency by preparing research, reviewing documents, and assisting with contract matters. As an Assistant Chief Counsel, you will perform the following duties:

• Legal Research: Analyze procurement issues and review facts to support agency decisions
• Document Review: Examine legal documents and materials for accuracy and compliance
• Drafting Work: Prepare memoranda, legal documents, and written materials for Board matters
• Problem Analysis: Evaluate legal questions that range from routine to moderately complex
• Professional Interaction: Communicate with officials and the public in a clear and respectful manner

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• 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.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

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 Requirement:

• You must have regulatory oversight experience.
• You must have experience in legal research involving or pertaining to Commonwealth procurement, contract drafting, and research.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.