Tec- General Counsel

Annual Salary (not-to-exceed rate set by Legislature in GAA) $154,080

Salary amount effective September 1, 2025, contingent upon qualifications and subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.

Work Location: Sam Houston Building, 10th Floor, 201 E. 14th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 Hybrid in office/work from home available

How to Apply: electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Please upload a resume when submitting your application in CAPPS. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf

Remarks (application procedure, special requirements):

• A State of Texas employment application must be completed online.

• Employment applications may be obtained from the Texas Ethics Commission website at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/about/.

• Any requests for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the applicant to Human Resources.

• The Texas Ethics Commission is in a smoke-free building.

ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

The Texas Ethics Commission does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Performs highly advanced/managerial or supervisory general counsel work involving planning and organizing work; interpreting laws and regulations; preparing legal opinions, briefs, and other legal documents; rendering legal advice and counsel; consulting with trial attorneys; and drafting bills for legislative consideration. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• Advises staff and the public on the interpretation, application, and enforcement of agency laws and regulations.

• Provides legal advice on policy-level decision making; advises members of the commission on the interpretation, application, and enforcement of agency laws and regulations.

• Reviews drafts of laws, rules, and regulations affecting agency operations and administration.

• Drafts and supervises the drafting of proposed rules and advisory opinions.

• Coordinates the update of agency documentation as necessary to comply with legal and regulatory changes and assures that other divisions within the agency are updated on pertinent legal issues.

• Assists in the representation of the agency with the Attorney General?s Office and any outside counsel in civil actions brought by or against the agency, on all legal issues, and at functions related to assigned responsibilities.

• Works closely with all agency divisions, assuring coordination of efforts in pursuit of the goals, objectives, and mission of the agency.

• Participates in the agency?s strategic planning process.

• Coordinates regulatory and administrative projects as assigned.

• Directs and oversees the managerial functions of planning, organizing, controlling, and oversight functions of the Office of General Counsel, including personnel management functions and assuring compliance with EEO/AA, ADA, and agency safety and ethics requirements.

• Directs and oversees the coordination of staffing and resource needs between the various programs of the Office of the General Counsel.

• Performs related work as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a standard office environment and requires:

• The ability to work under deadlines, as a team member, and in direct contact with others.

• Confidentiality- must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations responsibly.

• Normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies.

• Marginal or corrected visual and auditory requirements.

• Constant use of personal computers, copiers, printers, and telephones.

WORK EXPECTATIONS:

Must be able to:

• Regularly, reliably, and punctually attend work.

• Work extended hours as necessary.

• Show flexibility and adaptability toward changes in assignments and work schedules.

• Adhere to the agency?s internal management policies and procedures.

• Exhibit work behaviors consistent with agency core values.

RELATED MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:

Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 23-1011.00 Lawyers, and 92J0 or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirement may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are encouraged to apply.

E-VERIFY:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee?s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Conflicts/Ethics, Litigation