Deputy Legal Counsel

Love Colorado? There is no better way to define your future and build your career than to work for the State of Colorado. Finding Your PurposeWhen you work for the State of Colorado, you're working to improve your community, impact the lives of those around you, and ensure that our shared natural resources will be available for generations to come. Finding Your PassionEach position makes a difference by helping people, enhancing our livelihood and making Colorado a better place to live. Learn more about the mission of each of our Departments and Institutions and the unique roles they serve! Colorado for All The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. Colorado For All - Colorado Employee ReflectionsWHERE YOU WILL WORKThe Governor?s Office of Legal Counsel is seeking a talented, motivated, and experienced attorney committed to working with the Governor to further a Colorado for All. We provide legal advice and analysis to the Governor, the Governor?s Office, and his cabinet in areas of legal complexity and importance. The attorneys in the office play key roles in legislative bill review and engagement, policy research and development, drafting of executive orders, judicial appointments at all levels of Colorado courts, granting of clemency, media responses, and designing and implementing strategic policies and goals. Further, we represent the Governor in discussions with stakeholders and elected officials, advocate for the Governor?s agenda and policy objectives, and work with the Office of the Attorney General to manage litigation involving the state, the Governor, and agencies.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Primary Physical Work Location: State Capitol; 200 E Colfax Ave; Denver ColoradoLocation: minimum of 3 days a week in the office; up to 2 days a week remoteFLSA Status: exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensationJob Type: full timeClass Title: non-classifiedClosing Date: We will begin the review of application materials on July 25, 2025 and continue until a finalist is identified.WHAT YOU WILL DOThe Deputy Legal Counsel will become part of our eight-member Office of Legal Counsel team of six attorneys, a paralegal, and an executive assistant that work together to support the Governor. You will have the opportunity to advise the Governor, the Governor?s Office, and agencies on legal and policy challenges facing the administration, develop creative solutions to complex problems, and work in a fast-paced environment committed to making a positive impact in our state. On any given day, your work will advance the Governor?s priority areas: reducing the high cost of living in our state, creating a Colorado economy where everyone has an opportunity to succeed, providing universal pre-school and free full-day kindergarten for every Colorado student, lowering the cost of health care, and harnessing the economic and societal benefits of clean energy to ensure that our economy works for everyone while preserving Colorado's unique way of life. Each of the five Deputy Legal Counsels has a portfolio of agencies and legal subject matter, but the entire team works collaboratively to address and resolve legal issues. You will use your research and analysis skills to evaluate complex laws, case law, and legal principles to provide actionable advice - sometimes within hours. You will use written and oral communication to convey legal opinions and options, engage with stakeholders, and represent the Governor. If you are ready to be bold, consistent, and joyful in service to Coloradans, we welcome your application.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
To Apply: A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements. The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including: Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)12 paid holidays per yearMedical and dental plansState paid life insurance policy of a minimum of $50,000 or 1x annual salaryChoice of 2 retirement plans through Colorado PERAVoluntary 401K and 457 plansState paid Short Term Disability coverageAdditional optional life and disability plansCredit Union MembershipRTD passTraining and professional developmentTo learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.Inclusion and BelongingThe State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.ADAAA AccommodationsThe Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Senior Human Resources Director) at gov_hr@state.co.us.