Regulatory Counsel (Assistant General Counsel)

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma, Office of General Counsel, seeks an Assistant General Counsel for the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA). The role focuses on interpreting laws, advising on regulations, and supporting investigations.

You will draft legal documents, provide opinions, and represent the agency in various courts. You must hold a JD, be licensed in Oklahoma, and be a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Qualifications

• Requires Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Oklahoma.
• Membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for OMMA staff and provide legal advice.
• Evaluate and draft agency rules and proposed legislation.
• Assist in OMMA compliance and address investigations.
• Prepare opinions, briefs, pleadings and other legal documents; conduct legal research.
• Present cases before administrative, state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Work under supervision with initiative on complex legal issues.

Skills

Critical thinking

Legal research

Written communication

Oral communication

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Judgment and decision making

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Oklahoma bar license

Oklahoma Bar Association membership

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Fastcase

Oklahoma State Court Network

Job description

State of Oklahoma, Office of General Counsel, seeks an Assistant General Counsel for the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA). The role focuses on interpreting laws, advising on regulations, and supporting investigations.

You will draft legal documents, provide opinions, and represent the agency in various courts. You must hold a JD, be licensed in Oklahoma, and be a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association.