Deputy General Counsel

Job Title: Deputy General Counsel – Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). Full‑time, 40 hours per week, in‑office position. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Responsibilities Draft and negotiate highly complex contracts in accordance with the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act and the Information Technology Consolidation and Coordination Act. Assist in the development, preparation, and presentation of cases before administrative, state, federal, and appellate courts. Analyze complex factual and legal issues across multiple areas of state and federal law and prepare legal opinions, memoranda of fact and law, and other legal documents. Assist in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration, completes reports on changes in legislation, evaluate proposed legislation and recommend agency action in response thereto. Assist in drafting rules, conduct public rules hearings, and prepare documentation for the administrative rulemaking process. Interpret and advise on laws, regulations, legal opinions, and administrative policies involved in the operation of the agency and its interactions with industry, private or professional associations, state, federal, or local government, and the general public. Perform related work as assigned and support other OMES attorneys as needed. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma. Active member of the State Bar of Oklahoma. Five (5) years of legal experience as a licensed attorney (preferred). Physical Demands and Work Environment This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. The noise level in the work environment is typically mild. The position requires the ability to occasionally lift paper and office supplies. Occasional travel may be required. Benefits Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays annually. A comprehensive benefit package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. EEO & Equal Opportunity Employment OMES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. #J-18808-Ljbffr 090 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE SERV