Legal Counsel

About the role

The Missouri State Treasurer's Office seeks an experienced attorney to join a small, collaborative legal team. This position offers a unique opportunity to practice at the intersection of law, public finance, public policy, and government administration while working directly with the Treasurer’s Office leadership on matters that have a statewide impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel to the State Treasurer, Assistant State Treasurer, and Treasurer’s Office leadership on financial, governmental, legislative, and administrative matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Support the administration of Missouri's Unclaimed Property Program, including matters involving probate, bankruptcy, and debtor-creditor issues.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and assist with litigation and administrative proceedings involving the Office.
• Communicate with legislators, state agencies, financial institutions, and external partners on legal and policy matters.
• Advise on compliance with state and federal laws and regulations affecting Office programs.
• Manage complex legal issues that span multiple practice areas, including procurement, employment law, administrative law, and statutory interpretation.
• Participate directly in legislative drafting, analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop expertise in public finance, investments, banking relationships, and treasury operations.
• Exercising increasing autonomy and responsibility in advising clients and managing legal matters.
• Build relationships with legislators, statewide elected officials, executive agencies, and external partners.
• Develop leadership, strategic thinking, and policy-development skills that prepare attorneys for future senior legal, executive, and public-service opportunities.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution and a current license in good standing to practice law in Missouri.
• Two or more years of relevant legal experience; preferably in government, public finance, legislative, regulatory, or administrative matters.
• Excellent oral and written communication, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply legal principles and specialized knowledge to individual problems.
• Ability to work well with others and communicate effectively and diplomatically internally and with outside parties.
• Interest in public service and the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: A Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution and a current license in good standing to practice law in Missouri.
• Preferred qualifications: Two or more years of relevant legal experience; preferably in government, public finance, legislative, regulatory, or administrative matters.

Skills

• Legal research and writing skills.
• Public finance and investment knowledge.
• Experience with legislative processes.
• Ability to manage complex legal issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a standard Monday through Friday workweek.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit Mo Careers at www.mocareers.mo.gov. Additional information for employment may be found on the Missouri State Treasurer’s website at www.treasurer.mo.gov or by contacting the State Treasurer’s administration at (573) 751-4975 or human.resources@treasurer.mo.gov.