Strategic Counsel & Compliance Officer

State of Connecticut; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) seeks a Counsel and Compliance Officer (Executive Assistant 1) in Hartford to lead agency-wide risk assessment and compliance processes.

You will negotiate and draft legal documents, oversee hearings under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, advise senior leadership, and supervise staff to ensure adherence to statutes, regulations, and policies.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Connecticut bar and state practice experience preferred.
• Experience providing legal counsel to executive leadership and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations on risk management.
• Represent the agency at administrative hearings, including CHRO and FOIC.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents, such as investigatory reports, contracts, MOUs/MOAs, policies and procedures.
• Supervise assigned staff and coordinate with other departments.
• Support compliance with new and existing statutory requirements and act as liaison to the Auditor of Public Accounts.

Skills

Risk assessment

Legal advice

Administrative hearings

Policy drafting

Staff supervision

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Admitted to the Connecticut bar

Job description

The State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services (DAS) seeks a Counsel and Compliance Officer (Executive Assistant 1) in Hartford to lead agency-wide risk assessment and compliance processes.

You will negotiate and draft legal documents, oversee hearings under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, advise senior leadership, and supervise staff to ensure adherence to statutes, regulations, and policies.