Closing Date: 20th November, 2026

Description:

Job Duties:
The successful candidate will provide a full range of legal services to the Cannabis Control Authority. Responsibilities include advising the Authority on matters relevant to day-to-day agency management, including drafting and reviewing Authority policies, guidance documents, and related materials, advising on employment and procurement matters, reviewing and advising on Virginia Freedom of Information Act requests, issues arising under the Virginia Conflict of Interest Act, agency compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, document and witness subpoenas, as well as assisting the Authority with revising and updating regulations and policies. The successful candidate will also conduct research, draft pleadings and briefs, conduct all aspects of discovery, including motions practice, and represent the Authority in litigation in Virginia state and federal courts.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants will have excellent analytical abilities and written and oral communication skills and the ability to respond to legal requests in a timely fashion.
Excellent interpersonal skills are also required.
Candidates must be highly organized and detail-oriented and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as a team player in covering the work of others when the situation demands.
Candidates should have at least 10 to 12 years of experience, preferably in administrative law and regulatory matters.
The Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar or eligible for immediate admission.

Additional Considerations:
Some litigation experience is preferred.

Special Instructions
Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.

Contact Information
Name: OAG Recruitment
Phone: 804-786-2071
Email: recruitment@oag.state.va.us