TVC - General Counsel; General Counsel II

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The General Counsel reports to the Executive Director and represents the Commission performing complex legal and analytical work. Work involves planning and coordinating a variety of legal activities to ensure prompt and effective actions involving the provision of legal services within the agency. To promote a strong environment, TVC maintains a telework policy. Telework is decided by the division and contingent on performance.

Telework is not a contract of employment and if granted may be terminated at any time and for any reason without notice.

• Serves as chief legal counsel to the Texas Veterans Commission.
• Provides legal advice, training and guidance to commissioners, executive staff, and agency.
• Reviews laws, rules, and regulations affecting agency operations and administration.
• Advises on the interpretation, application, and enforcement of government code and agency rules including but not limited to Open Meetings Act, Public Information Act, and Texas Administrative Code.
• Reviews and edits legal documents, bills, administrative rules, grants, contracts, memorandums of understanding, and related documents.
• Serves as the agency liaison to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for pending and anticipated litigation, public information requests and other agency matters.
• Assists in the representation of the agency with the OAG in civil and criminal actions brought by or against the agency including support to the OAG in all written and oral discovery matters.
• Coordinates requests for legal opinions from the OAG.
• Serves as the agency’s Ethics Officer and Records Management Officer.
• Advises agency management on employment actions, ensuring compliance with all employment discrimination statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Provides legal advice to the agency on policy decision making and identifies appropriate legal solutions.
• Provides updates on pertinent legal issues affecting the agency.
• Attends various meetings on behalf of the agency and its governing body.
• Assists in the agency’s strategic planning process.
• May train, coordinate, and lead the work of others.
• Work hours other than 8‑5 may be required for this position for work-related functions.
• Travels as needed to perform legal and training duties.
• Performs related work as assigned.

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• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. College Transcripts are required and must be provided before an interview can be extended, it is preferred they be attached to the application.
• Applicants must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• 3 years of extensive legal experience.

• Applicants must provide a copy of a current and “Certificate of Good Standing” from the State Bar of Texas with the State of Texas application before an interview can be extended.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication. A recent legal writing sample must be submitted with the State of Texas application before an interview can be extended.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions.
• Available to work over 40 hours as needed.
• A valid Texas Driver’s…