Associate Legal Counsel

Associate Legal Counsel (250004JV)

Associate Legal Counsel

(250004JV)

Organization: Development

Agency Contact Name and Information: ...

Unposting Date: Jun 20, 2025, 9:59:00 PM

Work Location: Riffe Tower 29 77 South High Street 29th Floor Columbus 43215

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County

Compensation: $80,000/yr

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: Day Hours, M-F

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal, Compliance Enforcement, Law, Client Advocacy

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Building Trust, Consultation, Establishing Relationships, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Job Duties

The Ohio Department of Development's Legal Services Division is presently looking to hire an Associate Legal Counsel to provide legal services to all of the department's divisions assigned areas. The position will review and assist in the preparation of proposals and contracts, provide legal advice, monitor litigation, answer legal inquiries from government officials and the general public, draft memos, and interpret applicable statutes and rules governing Development programs.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

1. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio.

2. Proficiency in drafting and negotiating legal agreements.

3. Proficiency in statutory interpretation.

4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

5. Business transactional experience preferred.