Senior Attorney General, Financial Law & Government Support

Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 154,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Senior Assistant Attorney General for the Financial Law and Government Support division to provide comprehensive legal services to the Cannabis Control Authority.

The role covers advising on management matters, drafting policies, resolving employment and procurement issues, and handling FOIA requests and COI concerns, with involvement in regulatory updates.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Virginia State Bar or eligible for immediate admission.
• At least 10 to 12 years of experience, preferably in administrative law and regulatory matters.
• Excellent analytical abilities and written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; work independently and as a team when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of legal services to the Cannabis Control Authority, including advising on day-to-day agency management, drafting and reviewing policies and guidance documents, and advising on employment and procurement matters.
• Review Virginia Freedom of Information Act requests and issues under the Virginia Conflict of Interest Act; ensure agency compliance with applicable laws and regulations; manage subpoenas and related matters; assist in revising regulations and policies.
• Conduct legal research; draft pleadings and briefs; manage discovery; handle motions; represent the Authority in litigation in Virginia state and federal courts.

Job description

Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Senior Assistant Attorney General for the Financial Law and Government Support division to provide comprehensive legal services to the Cannabis Control Authority.

The role covers advising on management matters, drafting policies, resolving employment and procurement issues, and handling FOIA requests and COI concerns, with involvement in regulatory updates.