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Deputy General Counsel

  • State of Missouri
  • Jefferson City, Missouri
  • Apr 10, 2024
Full Time Administration and Management Clerical and Administrative Support Legal Services Municipal or County Clerk Other
  • Salary: 91,279 USD
  • Salary Top: 91279

Job Description

Job Location: This position will be located at the MGC Headquarters Building at 3417 Knipp Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you’ll love this position:

This is a professional classification whose primary responsibility is to advise and assist the Missouri Gaming Commission in carrying out its legal responsibilities and duties. Superior writing and communication skills required.
  • Advise and represent the Commission in all matters related to gaming, presently including Casino Gaming, Bingo and Fantasy Sports. Duties also include researching legal issues and providing legal advice in matters such as disciplinary actions against licensees, background investigations, general licensing issues, and interpretation of statutes and regulations.
  • Exercise discretion and independent judgment in performing legal tasks.
  • Interact with all levels of the Commission staff, the Attorney General’s Office, other government agencies, gaming licensees, and the public.
  • Draft disciplinary orders, resolutions, regulations, legislative provisions, legal instruments, and legal correspondence.
  • Provide general legal advice for any other matter which comes before the Commission.

Qualifications:
  • A Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a license to practice law in the State of Missouri as a recognized member of the Missouri Bar in good standing.
  • Preference will be given to those having 5 years or more legal experience.

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. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact: MGC Human Resources department at (573) 526-4088.

Base Pay

91,279

Job Address

Jefferson City, Missouri United States View Map
About State of Missouri

Build the Missouri of tomorrow.

Ensure a strong foundation today.

Join a group of innovative team members focused on driving the State of Missouri forward. As public servants, our team members have the opportunity to produce work that is both lasting and important. This work serves to protect families, communities, and our natural resources.

 No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!

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