Deputy General Counsel #0810-26

Essential Job Functions

• Delivers effective, accurate, and efficient legal advice to the Department and/or Commission on the interpretation, application, and enforcement of agency laws and rules.
• Provides legal advice to the Department and/or Commission on policy decision making and identifies appropriate legal solutions and input on the development of programs and procedures.
• Under the supervision of the General Counsel, plans, directs, and supervises the work of legal support staff and/or assistant general counsel(s) in the delivery of agency legal services.
• Provides guidance and mentoring; approves leave requests and time entries; develops, consults on, and recommends personnel actions and ensures accurate and timely appraisals and meaningful developmental opportunities for each reporting employee.
• Captures and coordinates the drafting and review of, or drafts and reviews complex administrative rules and procedures for the statutory areas regulated by the agency.
• Represents the Department and/or Commission in litigation or potential litigation brought by or against the Department and/or Commission, and in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General in civil and criminal actions. May testify at hearings (including legislative hearings) and trials.
• Reviews and advises on the interpretation, application, and enforcement of laws and regulations affecting Departmental administration and operations, its policies, and the policies and operations of the Commission and advisory boards.
• Prepares and/or approves final interagency contracts, documents of Department purchases, sales, or leases of property, and other contractual obligations of the Department.
• Advises and provides guidance to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, the executive office, and agency staff on pending hearings and cases, bills, and laws affecting the agency, open government regulations, the agencys administrative rules, ethics questions, legal risks, and sensitive legal matters.
• Represents the Office of the General Counsel before the Commission, and other internal and external groups, regarding section, program, and agency issues.
• Affords assistance in the preparation and monitoring of the Department's Strategic Plan, appropriation requests, budget, and performance reports.
• Captures and coordinates the drafting and review of, or drafts and reviews bill and amendments for legislative consideration.
• Might provide training on various legal issues to Commissioners, advisory boards, and/or agency staff.