General Counsel

City of Bloomington, Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision & dental plans

Hoosier START 457(b) plan with match

Pension plans (INPRS)

Paid leave and holidays

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Office of Indiana State Comptroller seeks a General Counsel to provide legal advice, review policy, and ensure compliance across agency operations. The role includes drafting legislation, coordinating with executive leadership, and managing contracts and public records requests.

Responsibilities include coordinating with state agencies on legal changes, leading policy analysis, and guiding litigation efforts to support fast, accurate public service to Hoosiers across Indiana.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, and precedents.
• Understanding of the Comptroller’s purpose and strategies.
• Ability to develop and measure program outcomes.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in verbal, written, and electronic form.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and draft opinions, policies, rules, regulations, resolutions, and related papers.
• Draft contracts and assist with legislative inquiries while ensuring public records compliance.
• Coordinate with Deputy Comptrollers and External Affairs on legislation and provide legal analysis of pending bills.
• Manage agency litigation and coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
• Ensure timely communication on matters impacting the agency and support fast, accurate public service.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Policy analysis

Leadership

Communication skills

Public sector experience

Education

Indiana State Bar admission

5+ years government experience

Job description

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Office of Indiana State Comptroller:

The State Comptroller’s office plays a critical role in managing the state's finances which range from paying state employees to balancing the state’s checkbook and working with local units of government in distribution of tax dollars. The State Comptroller is critical to developing year-end financial reports, and manages the Indiana Transparency Protal.

Role Overview:

Incumbent serves as General Counsel for the Office of Indiana State Comptroller (Comptroller) providing legal advice, reviewing policy and and compliance matters along with coordinating with the executive team on legislative matters, including drafting legislation as necessary. Other responsibilities include coordinating with state agencies on legal and statutory changes in areas relevant to Office operations. The General Counsel works alongside all departments to ensure compliance with existing laws and regulations. Areas of note include local government tax disbursements and garnishments. The General Counsel manages office contracts, negotiations and public records requests.

Duties and Essential Functions

Theessentialfunctionsofthisroleareasfollows:

• Providelegalassistanceinthedraftingoflegalopinions, documents,agencypolicy,rulesandregulations,resolutions, and other legal or related papers upon request.
• Key member of the legislative team, coordinating with Deputy Comptrollers and External Affairs Director on all matters, including drafting legislation impacting the Office and providing legal analysis of pending legislation.
• Draft contracts, ensuring compliance with public records requests, and assisting with legislative inquiries.
• Conduct legal research and prepare reports on various topics as requested by the Comptroller and management team.
• Manage agency litigation and coordinate legal matters with outside counsel as necessary.
• Ensure timely communication on matters within the incumbent’s responsibilities that are likely to have an impact on the agency.
• Operate assigned areas in a manner that enhances the agency’s ability to provide fast, accurate, and friendly customer service to the people of the State of Indiana.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Advanced knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, and precedents.
• Understanding of the Comptroller’s purpose and strategies.
• A strong knowledge of State programs and resources, public policy, and program evaluation.
• Ability to develop and/or measure program outcomes.
• Excellent writing and communication skills and be able to present ideas and opinions clearly in verbal, written, and electronic form.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow agency employees.
• Ability to treat all state employees with courtesy and respect.
• Ability to create, maintain, and improve the culture of teamwork, excellent customer service, and cost-effective use of the people’s resources.
• Ability to discharge all job responsibilities with integrity.

License and Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Admission to the Indiana State Bar plus 5 years professional experience within a government setting.

Salary

The salary for this position traditionally starts at but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• IndianaDeferredCompensation Plan (Hoosier START)457(b)account (similar to401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2)fully-fundedpension plan optionswith Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS)
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation,personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays,14 onelection years
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employeeassistanceprogram that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking
• Free LinkedIn Learningaccess

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can requestassistanceby contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department [e-mail].