Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control

Jefferson City, MO

Annual Salary Range: $60,000 - $88,000

Eligible for full state benefits including health, life, and long-term disability insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

What you will do:

This is a professional position that provides legal advice and work product in a variety of matters for the Missouri Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. An employee in this position performs complex legal work involving research, policy review, compliance issues, review of contracts and employment matters. The employee will provide counsel and advice to Alcohol and Tobacco Control personnel in relation to their duties as required by state and federal statutes and regulations. The employee will also serve on the leadership team, playing a vital role in agency direction. The employee is expected to exercise considerable autonomy, initiative and judgment in planning and carrying out assignments, coordinating with the Department of Public Safety. The employee will report directly to the State Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a recognized school of law and a member of the Missouri Bar in good standing; at least two years of experience in the practice of civil and/or administrative law at the time of hire. (These qualifications listed represent the minimum experience and education required.) Must be a United States Citizen and taxpaying resident of Missouri at the time of hire. Must be able to pass a background investigation including a criminal record check and drug test.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Anticipate and identify legal issues and counsels management in order to develop legal strategies and solutions, often in situations of great complexity and with limited time for assessing alternatives. Drafts, reviews, and/or approves policies and procedures, regulations, contracts, and other legal documents. Conducts legal research and analyzes laws and regulations pertaining to liquor and tobacco law and other related areas. Prepares written and verbal opinions and guidance, as needed. Represents the Division, as assigned, in disciplinary conferences with liquor licensees, and coordinates heavily with the Attorney General’s Office to help manage the Division’s litigation. Complex issues are to be closely coordinated with Department of Public Safety’s General Counsel. Performs other related work as assigned.

60,000

Jefferson City, Missouri United States View Map