Comptroller - Legal Counsel

Comptroller - Legal Counsel

Organization: Comptroller Of Public Accounts

Primary Location: Texas-Austin

Work Locations: Lyndon B Johnson Building (304-00001) 111 E 17th Street Austin 78774

Job: Legal

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

State Job Code: 3506

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 30B28

Salary (Pay Basis): $10,158.32-$11,660.00 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 2

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: May 28, 2026, 3:02:21 PM

Closing Date: Jun 12, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Description: Applications must be filed at We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates. Are you ready to grow and make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptroller's Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State's accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller's office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas' chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government. Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service very seriously. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

About The Division: The Operations & Support Legal Services Division is an organizational center with four sections: Contracts, Statewide Contracts, General Litigation and Open Records. OSLS also includes two functional areas: the Records Management Office and Legal Counsel for Human Resources and Ethics. OSLS provides legal support to all divisions of the Comptroller's office in some capacity. Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Attorney IV:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Experience: Experience in legal work; experience working with the Texas Public Information Act; experience researching statutes, rules, and cases; drafting memos or other legal documents; and providing legal advice to client or client agency. Four or more years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred experience working in a state agency legal department.

Attorney V:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Experience: Experience in legal work; experience working with the Texas Public Information Act; experience researching statutes, rules, and cases; drafting memos or other legal documents; and providing legal advice to client or client agency. Seven or more years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred experience working in a state agency legal department.

Licenses and Certifications: Licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas and a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.

In this role you will:

• Compile and review public release agency records, entering requests into an online request portal used by the agency. Coordinate requests with data analysts, business analysts, and other legal staff in this division and other professionals and attorneys in other divisions. Review others work.
• Research legislative history, case law, and administrative rulings; prepare legal opinions, reports and memos for agency use. Provide legal advice and counsel on a wide variety of issues including access to records, privacy laws, transparency, Public Information Act, records management, and other laws and regulations. Works in a team setting to prepare legal arguments, documents, and exhibits for referral to the Attorney General for rulings. Prepare summaries and analysis of these rulings for agency use.
• Coordinate with this agency and other agencies on interagency agreements. Review proposed legislation and rules. Review division publications and procedures.
• Special projects and other work as assigned.

Maximize Your Earnings! At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering

If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! Important Note to the Candidate: Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

MILITARY PREFERENCE To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. Click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide. The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: or for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets. Applications submitted through Work in Texas: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. The Comptroller's Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity. Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications. An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.