Attorney - Transaction Counsel (Hybrid)

Closing Date: 29th May, 2024

Description:

*This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)
As a transactions team Attorney with DLI, you will serve as Agency Counsel representing DLI and attached boards. Duties include:

• Drafting and reviewing administrative rules for DLI and its attached boards.
• Representing DLI and the quasi-judicial functions of its attached boards.
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and enforcing contracts.
• Policy research and legislative drafting.
• State and federal compliance reviews for DLI programs.
• Occasional representation of DLI or its boards in appropriate litigation before administrative tribunals and the courts.
• Providing day-to-day advice for DLI boards and programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilites:
If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities:

• Exemplary written, verbal, and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate and work successfully with courts, legal colleagues, Department staff, board members, legislators, and Montana citizens;
• Demonstrated aptitude for identifying, researching, and analyzing complex legal issues, and directing a course of action to resolve problems;
• Working knowledge of administrative, litigation, and legislative procedures; state and federal statutes, regulations, case law, and constitutional provisions pertinent to the Department's mission and duties;
• Sound judgment in advising regulatory boards to ensure fair and safe delivery of professional services without imposing unfair and unnecessary burdens on Montana's professional workforce.
• Knowledge or interest in privacy law (including CIPP/US certification) preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of relevant experience and education to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.
Required:

• This position requires a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law and admittance to the Montana Bar and Federal District Courts.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

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