Associate Counsel - State Agency Legal Advisor

State of Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee's Department of Correction Legal Services seeks an Associate Counsel in Nashville to provide information, legal advice, and support to the general counsel and executive staff. The role requires handling a broad range of legal issues with responsibility for ensuring compliance and protecting the agency's legal interests.

Under general direction, the successful candidate will perform work of average difficulty, draft and review policies, and support leadership in strategic

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Advises on legal, regulatory, procedural, and personnel matters for an assigned department and assists in planning and research of special projects.
• Reviews, researches, interprets, and prepares written and oral opinions on a wide variety of legal issues.
• Drafts, reviews, and approves policies and procedures, regulations, bylaws, and other legal documents.
• May act as a liaison for an assigned office or person.
• Prepares materials for presentations, speeches, and informational forums.

Job description

State of Tennessee's Department of Correction Legal Services seeks an Associate Counsel in Nashville to provide information, legal advice, and support to the general counsel and executive staff. The role requires handling a broad range of legal issues with responsibility for ensuring compliance and protecting the agency's legal interests.

Under general direction, the successful candidate will perform work of average difficulty, draft and review policies, and support leadership in strategic