Deputy General Counsel

Oklahoma Ag; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

Vacation days

Retirement plan

Flexible spending account

Job summary

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission seeks a Deputy General Counsel to provide expert legal guidance to its Office of General Counsel. You will handle complex state and federal matters, draft filings, present arguments, and supervise litigation strategy.

The role requires active Oklahoma Bar admission with at least five years of practice, strong knowledge of state statutes and the Oklahoma Constitution, and preferred litigation experience in state or federal courts.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Oklahoma Bar Association and five years of practice.
• Strong knowledge of Oklahoma statutes and the Oklahoma Constitution.
• Experience in state or federal court litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Commission in legal proceedings, including first- and second-chair responsibilities in state, federal, appellate, and administrative court proceedings.
• Performs collections functions and represents the Commission in district court actions to enforce judgments.
• Researches and analyzes complex information, reporting findings and conclusions on agency programs and concerns.
• Reviews and provides legal counsel on contracts, regulatory compliance, employment matters, and litigation to ensure statutory compliance.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Contract review

Regulatory compliance

Litigation experience

Education

Oklahoma Bar Admission

Tools

Legal research databases

Microsoft Word

Job description

## Deputy General CounselApply: Oklahoma County: Full time: Posted Today: JR65827**Job Posting Title**Deputy General Counsel**Agency**185 CORPORATION COMMISSION**Supervisory Organization**Corporation Commission**Job Posting End Date**Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.**Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)****Full/Part-Time**Full time**Job Type**Regular**Compensation**Annual Salary: $90,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience.**Job Description**# **Basic Purpose**Under the general supervision and direction of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s (“Commission” or “OCC”) Office of General Counsel research and provide guidance on complex legal matters on behalf of the Commission in state and federal courts and administrative agencies and provide legal counsel on a wide range of issues relating to state agency administration and the regulation of petroleum storage tanks, oil and gas, public utilities, and transportation. # **Typical Functions** * Represents the Commission in legal proceedings, including first- and second- chair responsibility in state, federal, appellate, and administrative court proceedings to include drafting all appropriate legal documents, developing and presenting evidence, including witness testimony in hearings.* Performs collections functions and represents the Commissions in actions brought in district court to enforce Commission judgments.* Researches, analyzes complex information, and reports findings and conclusions on agency and administrative programs, issues, and concerns.* Reviews and provides legal counsel and guidance on contracts, regulatory compliance, employment matters, and litigation, and proposed legislation to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state statutes, rules, and guidelines governing the agency’s programs.* Collaborates with external legal counsel, internal agency divisions or department, and other state agencies to ensure the organization's legal needs are met effectively and efficiently.* Manages or assists in managing the legal risks for the agency.* Performs related work as required and assigned. # **Education and Experience**Admission to the Oklahoma Bar Association and five (5) years of experience in the practice of law. # **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** * Knowledge of legal principles and their application; legal research methods; the scope of Oklahoma statutory law and provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution, principles of administrative and constitutional law, trial and administrative hearing procedures, and rules of evidence.* Skilled in performing independent and difficult research; analyzing, appraising, and applying legal principles, applicable law, and precedent to complex legal or factual scenarios; presenting proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and supporting argument clearly and concisely in oral and written form; effectively presenting, explaining, and arguing cases and legal issues; composing correspondence involving the explanation of complex legal matters; effectively communicating with internal personnel and the public.* **Preferred candidates will have experience with state or federal court litigation, including collections litigation.** # **Additional Job Description****The work location will be in the Oklahoma City office of the Corporation Commission.** Core work hours for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission are Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. This position is **not** remote work eligible.# # **Annual Salary**$90,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience.# **Benefits**As an employee with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, you will enjoy excellent state benefits including: * 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.* 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.* 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.* 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.* Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.* A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account.* A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.* Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan. # **Conditions of Employment** * Contingent on a favorable background check* FLSA Exempt status* Must maintain a valid driver’s license # **Disclaimer**This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future. All employees appointed to state service, whether initial hiring, transferring from one state agency to another state agency, or returning to state service following a break in service will be required to complete a twelve-month trial period in accordance with Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Rule 260:130-19-30.**Equal Opportunity Employment**The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.