Legal Counsel (Program Compliance)

Legal Counsel (Program Compliance) (25000587)

Legal Counsel (Program Compliance)

(25000587)

Organization: Air Quality Development Authority

Agency Contact Name and Information: Jazmin Davis, ...

Unposting Date: Jul 27, 2025, 9:59:00 PM

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

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M-F

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills: Contract Negotiation, Regulatory Compliance, Attorney/Legal, Records Management

Professional Skills: Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Time Management, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) is a non-regulatory, state-level governmental agency created to help Ohio businesses and communities comply with clean air regulations and meet their sustainability goals. Since its creation in 1970, OAQDA has worked to improve air quality by supporting businesses, creating jobs, and improving communities while enhancing the health and safety of all Ohioans. OAQDA administers several financing programs for industrial and commercial entities, small businesses, and local communities that may include energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative transportation, recycling and solid waste disposal, and pollution mitigation. To date, it has awarded more than $8 billion to finance air quality projects. For more information about OAQDA and its services, please visit ohioairquality.org.

This is a Full-Time, Permanent, FLSA Exempt, Exempt position (may include promotion, transfer or demotion).

Job Duties

The Legal Counsel position plays an important partat the agency. In this role, you will be responsiblefor:

Assisting the Executive Director, senior leadership, and Authority Members in developing and implementing legal strategies and policies for financial assistance programs

Providing legal advice to ensure compliance with federal funding regulations, including EPA terms and conditions

Conducting legal due diligence on project applications and serving as the primary contact for U.S. EPA waiver requests (e.g., Buy American)

Drafting and finalizing loan, escrow, and PACE agreements with businesses, nonprofits, and government entities

Reviewing legislation and drafting proposed laws or administrative rules as needed

Coordinating with outside general counsel on agency representation

Responding to legal and compliance inquiries from government officials and the public

Assisting staff and counsel with resolving complex legal and regulatory questions

Preparing and delivering legal training and presentations for agency staff, businesses, and stakeholders

Managing records requests and serving as Records Management Officer for public records retention

Providing high-level customer service and collaborating with internal and external partners

Performing other related duties as assigned

This position is unclassified pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 3706.04

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

Admission to the Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code

Completion of an undergraduate degree in business administration, management, public administration, science or related field

At least 5 years of experience managing federal funding programs and/or interpreting federal requirements (e.g. Buy American, Prevailing Wage)

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous State Government Experience

Knowledge of clean air technologies (e.g. solar, energy efficiency), Property Assessed Clean Energy, lending and project financing structures