Closing Date: 21st September, 2024
Description:
A Government Entity is a state agency responsible for overseeing the complex mission of managing, monitoring, planning for and financing the state's water resources and infrastructure towards reliable future supplies that support strong communities, commerce, and the environment. The agency is seeking a full-time Assistant General Counsel and Fund Manager to join our family of professionals in delivering exceptional services and expertise to Oklahomans.
Typical Functions:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of applicable state and federal laws; applicable regulations; constitutional law and the Oklahoma Constitution; agency policies and procedures; trial and hearing procedures; rules of evidence; methods and techniques for conducting legal research and writing Skills required include critical thinking skills; conducting legal research; written and oral communication; attention to detail sound judgement and decision making. Abilities required include presenting statements of fact and law; clearly and logically articulate position in written and oral form; analyze, interpret, and apply various laws, rules, regulations, agency policies, and procedures; direct and/or perform independent and difficult research, analyzing, appraising, and applying legal principles and precedents to difficult legal or factual problems; conduct legal research on Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, Fastcase, the Oklahoma State Court Network, and printed or internet-based legal resources; meet timelines while following the Oklahoma statutes; represent the agency in a professional manner; train lower-level employees; provide leadership in the absences of the agency General Counsel.
Education and Experience:
Level I:
Education and Experience requirements at this level consists of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in State of Oklahoma, and membership in Oklahoma Bar Association.
Preferred education: Bachelors in Business or Accounting or related field.
Special Requirements:
Must abide by the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct
Typical Functions:
- Review loan and grant documents necessary for closing.
- Provide advice and guidance on legal issues to the Financial Assistance Division and prepare memos when opinions are needed.
- Assist Financial Assistance Division with debt issuance process including preparing request for proposals for service providers.
- Review bond issue documents and coordinate closings.
- Work on annual disclosure filings and review and update Disclosure Policy.
- Prepare updates on rules for the Financial Assistance Division and the rule impact statement.
- Create, review, and finalize contracts for Division needs.
- Act as Funds Manager for Division.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of applicable state and federal laws; applicable regulations; constitutional law and the Oklahoma Constitution; agency policies and procedures; trial and hearing procedures; rules of evidence; methods and techniques for conducting legal research and writing Skills required include critical thinking skills; conducting legal research; written and oral communication; attention to detail sound judgement and decision making. Abilities required include presenting statements of fact and law; clearly and logically articulate position in written and oral form; analyze, interpret, and apply various laws, rules, regulations, agency policies, and procedures; direct and/or perform independent and difficult research, analyzing, appraising, and applying legal principles and precedents to difficult legal or factual problems; conduct legal research on Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, Fastcase, the Oklahoma State Court Network, and printed or internet-based legal resources; meet timelines while following the Oklahoma statutes; represent the agency in a professional manner; train lower-level employees; provide leadership in the absences of the agency General Counsel.
Education and Experience:
Level I:
Education and Experience requirements at this level consists of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in State of Oklahoma, and membership in Oklahoma Bar Association.
Preferred education: Bachelors in Business or Accounting or related field.
Special Requirements:
Must abide by the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct
