Chief Policy & Legal Strategy Lead

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 92,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Washington's Department of Labor & Industries seeks a Chief Policy/Legal Officer (CPLO) to lead statewide policy for CSCPS. You will oversee policy development, legislative strategy, and rulemaking, guiding legal interpretation and operational execution.

Reporting to the Assistant Director and supervising 19 FTEs, you will collaborate with AGO attorneys and agency leadership to translate complex statutes into actionable policy while managing risk and equity considerations.

Qualifications

• Active state bar membership in good standing.
• 5+ years leading policy or regulatory initiatives in a public sector environment.
• Experience with rulemaking and statutory interpretation; strong policy experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide compliance and public safety policy across CSCPS offices.
• Oversee policy development, legislative strategy, and rulemaking activities.
• Coordinate with AGO attorneys and agency leadership to ensure consistent interpretation and execution.

Skills

Senior policy leadership

Rulemaking

Statutory interpretation

Customer engagement

Legal risk management

Executive communication

Travel statewide

Education

Active State Bar Association member in good standing

Job description

The State of Washington's Department of Labor & Industries seeks a Chief Policy/Legal Officer (CPLO) to lead statewide policy for CSCPS. You will oversee policy development, legislative strategy, and rulemaking, guiding legal interpretation and operational execution.

Reporting to the Assistant Director and supervising 19 FTEs, you will collaborate with AGO attorneys and agency leadership to translate complex statutes into actionable policy while managing risk and equity considerations.