Deputy Legal Counsel.

About the role

The Office of the Governor's staff includes budgeting, communications and outreach, legal counsel, legislative liaison, operations, policy and research, and scheduling. The Governor’s Office of Legal Counsel seeks a talented, motivated, and experienced attorney to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and analysis to the Governor, the Governor’s Office, and his cabinet in areas of legal complexity and importance.
• Play key roles in legislative bill review and engagement, policy research and development, drafting of executive orders, judicial appointments at all levels of Colorado courts, granting of clemency, media responses, and designing and implementing strategic policies and goals.
• Represent the Governor in discussions with stakeholders and elected officials, advocate for the Governor’s agenda and policy objectives, and work with the Office of the Attorney General to manage litigation involving the state, the Governor, and agencies.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Be admitted to a state bar and in good standing with the respective state bar at the time of application.
• Experience advising organizational leaders, and demonstrated ability to advise on complex matters.
• Commitment to public service and Colorado.
• Excellent research, writing and interpersonal skills, and ability to be both consultative and persuasive.
• A curiosity to learn new areas of the law, and experience in critical and creative thinking.
• A strong work ethic, ability to manage several diverse projects simultaneously, and comfortable with successfully completing projects on short timelines.
• Experience working in government or politics.
• Strong people skills, including experience working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse communities and ensuring a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in criminal law, health care, education, the economy, energy, natural resources, ethics, and other topics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment committed to making a positive impact in our state.
• Research and analysis skills to evaluate complex laws, case law, and legal principles to provide actionable advice - sometimes within hours.
• Written and oral communication skills to convey legal opinions and options, engage with stakeholders, and represent the Governor.

Skills

• Curiosity to learn new areas of the law.
• Experience in critical and creative thinking.
• Strong work ethic, ability to manage several diverse projects simultaneously, and comfortable with successfully completing projects on short timelines.
• Experience working in government or politics.
• Strong people skills, including experience working effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse communities and ensuring a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

• Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)
• Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Medical and dental plans
• State paid life insurance policy of a minimum of $50,000 or 1x annual salary
• Choice of 2 retirement plans through Colorado PERA
• Voluntary 401K and 457 plans
• State paid Short Term Disability coverage
• Additional optional life and disability plans
• Credit Union Membership
• RTD pass
• Training and professional development

Pay

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Schedule

Minimum of 3 days a week in the office; up to 2 days a week remote.