Senior State Counsel - Regulatory & Policy Leader

RiseMe; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 114,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

The Attorney III role involves handling complex legal matters for the state government, advising state agencies, leading litigation efforts, and providing expert legal counsel on regulatory and policy issues.

Required qualifications include a Juris Doctorate and at least five years of relevant experience, plus Arkansas licensure. This senior position requires independent decision-making and the ability to manage high-stakes cases.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of five years in litigation, regulatory compliance, governmental legal services, or related field.
• Licensed attorney in Arkansas required (bar admission).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level legal advice to agency leadership and commissions.
• Draft, review, and interpret statutes, regulations, contracts, and policies for compliance.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to mitigate risk and ensure legal compliance.
• Lead litigation efforts in administrative hearings, court, and appellate proceedings.
• Supervise discovery, case preparation, and negotiation of settlements on behalf of the agency.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation support

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Legal databases

Job description

The Attorney III role involves handling complex legal matters for the state government, advising state agencies, leading litigation efforts, and providing expert legal counsel on regulatory and policy issues.

Required qualifications include a Juris Doctorate and at least five years of relevant experience, plus Arkansas licensure. This senior position requires independent decision-making and the ability to manage high-stakes cases.