Legal Counsel

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

Job Location: This position is near downtown Jefferson City, Missouri, at the Harry S Truman State Office Building, across the street from the Missouri State Capitol and a block from the Missouri Supreme Court.


About the office:

The Missouri State Treasurer serves as Missouri's chief banking and investment officer. Through the Missouri State Treasurer's Office, the Treasurer carries out this mission by overseeing the State's banking services and investment portfolio, safeguarding more than $1 billion in unclaimed property, and administering programs such as MOST 529, MO Scholars, MO ABLE, and MO BUCK$. Through these efforts, the Treasurer's Office helps improve the financial well-being of Missouri families, individuals, businesses, and communities across the state.


The Treasurer's Office is seeking an experienced attorney to join a small, collaborative legal team. This position offers a unique opportunity to practice at the intersection of law, public finance, public policy, and government administration while working directly with the Treasurer's Office leadership on matters that have a statewide impact. This role provides exposure to a diverse range of legal issues, including public finance, banking and investment matters, legislation, administrative law, procurement, employment law, unclaimed property, and state government operations.


Why you'll love this position:

As an attorney in the Treasurer's Office, you'll serve as a trusted advisor working closely with the State Treasurer, Assistant State Treasurer, division directors, legislative staff, state agencies, and external stakeholders. Because of the breadth of the Office's responsibilities, attorneys are afforded substantial responsibility, meaningful client contact, and opportunities to develop expertise across multiple practice areas. Attorneys are given significant ownership of their work and regularly engage with leadership on matters that directly impact the Office's mission and operations.


This position is ideal for an attorney seeking a challenging and rewarding public service career with significant opportunities for professional growth, increased responsibility, and direct involvement in shaping public policy and statewide financial initiatives.


CAREER GROWTH & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT


The Treasurer's Office provides a unique platform for attorneys to broaden their legal expertise and gain experience that is difficult to replicate in other public- or private-sector roles. Opportunities include:

• Advising the Treasurer's Office leadership on legal, policy, and operational matters.
• Developing expertise in public finance, investments, banking relationships, and treasury operations.
• Participating directly in legislative drafting, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Drafting administrative rules and assisting with implementation of new laws and programs.
• Managing complex legal issues that span multiple practice areas, including procurement, employment law, administrative law, and statutory interpretation.
• Building relationships with legislators, statewide elected officials, executive agencies, and external partners.
• Exercising increasing autonomy and responsibility in advising clients and managing legal matters.
• Developing leadership, strategic thinking, and policy-development skills that prepare attorneys for future senior legal, executive, and public-service opportunities.

The Office values initiative, professional development, and collaborative problem-solving, making this an excellent opportunity for attorneys who want to expand their skills, take ownership of meaningful work, and make a tangible impact on the financial well-being of Missouri.


Responsibilities - What you'll do

• Provide legal advice and counsel to the State Treasurer, Assistant State Treasurer, and Treasurer's Office leadership on financial, governmental, legislative, and administrative matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal support for procurement activities by reviewing solicitations, contracts, amendments, and related documents; advising on procurement requirements; and helping ensure compliance with applicable state laws, regulations, and Office policies.
• Analyze proposed legislation and administrative rules and assess their impact on Office operations and programs.
• Assist with the development of legislation, administrative rules, policies, and procedures.
• Advise on compliance with state and federal laws and regulations affecting Office programs.
• Support the administration of Missouri's Unclaimed Property Program, including matters involving probate, bankruptcy, and debtor-creditor issues.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and assist with litigation and administrative proceedings involving the Office.
• Collaborate with division leaders and stakeholders to identify and manage legal risks and support strategic initiatives.
• Communicate with legislators, state agencies, financial institutions, and external partners on legal and policy matters.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution and a current license in good standing to practice law in Missouri.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of relevant legal experience; preferably in government, public finance, legislative, regulatory, or administrative matters.
• Applicants should have excellent oral and written communication, research, and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to apply legal principles and specialized knowledge to individual problems;
• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively and diplomatically internally and with outside parties; and
• Ability to effectively prioritize work while maintaining close attention to detail.
• Interest in public service and the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive matters.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.


Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Treasurer's Office will not sponsor applicants for work visas.


Job Details - More reasons to love this position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

APPLICATION PROCESS:


Please apply via Mo Careers at Additional information for employment may be found on the Missouri State Treasurer's website at or by contacting the State Treasurer's administration at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.


Submit:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Writing sample

The writing sample selected for submission should be the applicant's exclusive work product. If the writing sample was edited, or if there were other contributors, applicants are expected to identify those portions of the writing sample not exclusively their own work product and the extent of editing done by others. Applicants may also submit letters of reference.


Applicants may also submit all application materials to:


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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
The State Treasurer's Office is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, age, or other non-merit factor.