State Ethics & Compliance Director (Attorney)

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Indiana's Department of Revenue seeks an Attorney/Director of Compliance and Ethics in Indianapolis to serve as the Ethics Officer, upholding confidentiality and integrity across agency operations.

Requires a Juris Doctor with 5+ years of legal practice, Indiana Bar admission in good standing, and strong skills in research, writing and litigation, with the ability to advise staff and oversee contracts and legislation as part of the compliance program.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Jurisprudence with 5+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney.
• Indiana Bar Admission license in good standing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statutes, case law, and rules; strong written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• May train, manage, delegate to, and/or provide support for legal staff.
• Advises and provides legal support to agency staff on various program and legal areas.
• May oversee, draft, review, or provide legal advice relating to contracts.
• Researches, interprets, and provides legal advice on laws, rules, policies, and legal opinions pertaining to agency operations.
• May draft and review legislation and administrative rules.
• Utilizes legal resources, dockets, and official records related to procedures.
• Creates and distributes documents for hearings, including orders and decisions.
• Recruits and trains employees to ensure responsibilities are understood and develop professionally.
• Sets expectations, measures progress, and evaluates performance with adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Juris Doctor (JD)

Indiana Bar Admission

Legal knowledge of statutes & rules

Written & verbal communication

Case management systems

Legal research & writing

Litigation skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree (JD)

Tools

Case management system

Job description

The State of Indiana's Department of Revenue seeks an Attorney/Director of Compliance and Ethics in Indianapolis to serve as the Ethics Officer, upholding confidentiality and integrity across agency operations.

Requires a Juris Doctor with 5+ years of legal practice, Indiana Bar admission in good standing, and strong skills in research, writing and litigation, with the ability to advise staff and oversee contracts and legislation as part of the compliance program.