General Counsel -Brds & Comiss (Non-Merit)

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance, consultation and support to the board and board staff
• Ensure compliance with open meetings and open records law
• Supervise the Board’s Administrative Specialist Senior
• Provide legal expertise concerning the application of the Board’s statutes and regulations to regulated entities
• Draft documents for disciplinary case resolution, including agreed orders, complaints, notice of hearing and pre-hearing motions and responses
• Draft all rulemaking while maintaining compliance with KRS 13A
• Monitor relevant bills during legislative session and keep the Board and Board staff aware of changes
• Represent the Board at legislative committee meetings
• Track and help implement regulatory changes in state and federal law
• Serve as the Board’s ethics officer
• Review and negotiate agency contracts
• Represent the Board in KRS 13B administrative hearings
• Represent the Board in state and federal court
• Aid in review of permit and license applications
• Review grievances submitted to the board
• Participate in settlement conferences with licensees and permit holders
• Review expungement applications and present applications to the Board
• Attend board committee meetings, providing materials and memorandums as requested and providing legal guidance and support
• Monitor board regulation sunsetting and ensure board review prior to expiration
• Cook up as needed with other state and federal agencies

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Minimum of eight years of experience as a licensed attorney
• Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Prior experience representing a state agency in KRS 13B administrative proceedings
• Experience drafting or reviewing KRS 13A rulemaking
• Understanding of the legislative process in Kentucky

Location

The position is located in Frankfort, Kentucky with the possibility of a hybrid telecommuting schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D.