Assistant General Counsel

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal organization is seeking an Assistant General Counsel in Tallahassee, FL. This role involves providing in-house legal services to the State Board of Administration, including contract negotiations, legal support, and advising on legislation. The ideal candidate will have substantial legal expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience.
• Admission to the Florida Bar in good standing.
• Juris Doctor degree preferred from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts for the SBA.
• Provide legal support and perform legal research for SBA.
• Review and advise on legislation affecting the SBA.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

People skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Postsecondary degree

Job description

The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for the assisting the General Counsel & Chief Ethics Officer (General Counsel) in providing in-house legal services to the State Board of Administration (SBA). This position is located in Tallahassee, FL and requires on-site, in-office work.

Duties include:

• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating contracts for the SBA
• Providing legal support and performing legal research to advance the legal function of the SBA
• Reviewing and providing advice on legislation and regulations affecting the SBA and SBA policies
• Providing oversight and support for public records requests

Five years of related experience. Admission to the Florida Bar as a member in good standing. A postsecondary degree may be used as an alternative for years of direct experience; 2 years for an associate's degree, 4 years for a bachelor's degree, 6 years for a master's degree, 7 years for a professional degree, or 9 years for a doctoral degree.

Preferences:

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in law relating to investments, business transactions, securities, benefits, and/or administrative practice
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and business acumen
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously and pay close attention to detail
• Ability to manage time appropriately and effectively prioritize duties and activities
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to easily engage others in conversation and demonstrate excellent people skills