Senior General Counsel – Regulatory & Legislative Affairs

Texas Racing Commission; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Texas Racing Commission seeks an experienced attorney to regulate pari-mutuel horse racing in Texas. You will lead the agency's legal activities, draft and review legislation and rules, and provide counsel to management on policy decisions.

Responsibilities include representing the agency with the Office of the Attorney General in civil and criminal matters, preparing cases for hearings, and testifying as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. or LL.B.
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• At least five years progressively responsible experience in administrative law and three years experience in administrative rule-making procedures or senior legislative experience with a state agency and/or a statewide elected official preferred.
• Two years of experience as a manager, supervisor, or team leader in a legal or legislative setting preferred.
• Completion of leadership or management training such as Governor's management development programs preferred.
• Must possess a valid class C driver's license, proof of auto liability insurance, and an acceptable driving record from the Department of Public Safety.

Responsabilités

• Provides legal counsel and services to the Texas Racing Commission.
• Directs and plans legal activities for the agency, providing legal advice and opinions on policy decision-making to agency management and identifying appropriate legal solutions.
• Advises on interpretation, applications, and enforcement of agency laws and rules.
• Drafts legal documents, bills, administrative rules, and amendments for legislative consideration.
• Provide representation for the agency in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General in civil and criminal actions.
• Assists in the preparation, development, and review of legislation and may testify at hearings and legislative meetings as needed.
• Demonstrates teamwork and upholds the agency's core values.

Connaissances

Legal knowledge

Analytical reasoning

Research skills

Formation

J.D. or LL.B.

Description du poste

The Texas Racing Commission seeks an experienced attorney to regulate pari-mutuel horse racing in Texas. You will lead the agency's legal activities, draft and review legislation and rules, and provide counsel to management on policy decisions.

Responsibilities include representing the agency with the Office of the Attorney General in civil and criminal matters, preparing cases for hearings, and testifying as needed.