Senior Associate Counsel (Legislative Liaison)

SENIOR ASSOCIATE COUNSEL (LEGISLATIVE LIAISON)

Department of General Services

Nashville, TN

$9,617 - $12,533 / month

Closing Date: 06/07/2023

For more information on this position: https://bit.ly/3IDNNgI

Flexible Work Schedule

Who we are and what we do:

The Department of General Services makes Tennessee State Government work! Literally.

State troopers, and social workers, are a few State employees who couldn’t do their jobs without the vehicles we purchase and maintain. The Department of Transportation relies on us to purchase salt to treat icy roads. When you visit the State Capitol or other State buildings across Tennessee, our Department has had a hand in it. We are responsible for operating, managing, and maintaining real estate assets owned by the State. Even the governor relies on our team to document his appearances and various State events through photography

Selected as one of the Tennessean’s Top Workplaces in 2020, 2021, and 2022, the Department of General Services’ mission is to serve as a trusted partner to deliver mission-focused general services to support Tennessee State government. Our vision is to create a culture of excellence that produces consistent strategic and innovative support solutions for our State. We do this with a commitment to four core values: thorough, engaged, accountable, and motivated.

Commissioner Christi Branscom leads this incredible team of hard-working professionals. Check out the link at the end of this post to hear what she says about working for the Department of General Services.

How you make a difference in this role:

The Senior Associate Counsel (Legislative Liaison) is a valued member of the General Counsel team. In this role, you will represent the Department of General Services, on behalf of the Commissioner, before the Legislature, advocacy groups, and the general public. You will also coordinate agency initiatives with the Governor's Office to ensure the legislative initiatives for the Department are consistent with the overall policies of the Administration. And when the Legislature is not in session, you will support the Office of General Counsel by providing day-to-day legal services to the Department and helping with special projects.

The position has a flexible work schedule. This position has a monthly starting salary of $9,617-$12,533 (determined by experience). The State of Tennessee offers a competitive benefits package that includes flexible and hybrid remote schedules; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition assistance; 401K, and retirement plans; employee discounts for personal purchases; free downtown parking; better-than-average sick and annual leave (PTO); plus, State holidays. More information regarding benefits can be found at www.tn.gov/hr/employees1/benefits.html. Qualified candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest to [email protected]. The position will be posted until filled.

Job Overview:

The Senior Associate Counsel (Legislative Liaison) is a valued member of the General Counsel team. In this role, you will represent the Department of General Services, on behalf of the Commissioner, before the Legislature, advocacy groups, and the general public. You will also coordinate agency initiatives with the Governor's Office to ensure the legislative initiatives for the Department are consistent with the overall policies of the Administration. And when the Legislature is not in session, you will support the Office of General Counsel by providing day-to-day legal services to the Department and helping with special projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend scheduled legislative events and receptions.
• Perform legal duties as assigned.
• Draft and monitor departmental legislation.
• Work with State Legislators on constituent issues/concerns.
• Track and monitor legislation and policy that affects the department using TN Track and by attending committee hearings and floor sessions.
• Coordinate Department legislative strategy and initiatives.
• Represent the Department of General Services on all legislative matters.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid license to practice law in the State of Tennessee.
• Completion of a law degree from an approved or accredited college or university.

Required Experience:

• Two years of legislative experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office.
• Superior organization, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.