ASSOCIATE COUNSEL - 64158
 State of Tennessee | |
 United States, Tennessee, Nashville | |
 Dec 24, 2024 | |
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Executive Service Associate Counsel Department of Environment and Conservation Office of General Counsel Nashville, TN Salary: Annual $102,408 - $163,416 Closing Date: 01/13/2025 The selected candidate will report to their assigned TDEC office one day per week, attend a monthly meeting at the Nashville office, and participate in other in-person meetings as needed. For more information, visit the link below: Who we are: The Department of Environment and Conservation exists to enhance the quality of life for citizens of Tennessee and to be stewards of our natural environment. We foster a work environment that's inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective are valued so that our culture reflects the people we serve. Our Department is committed to providing a cleaner, safer environment that goes hand-in-hand with economic prosperity and increased quality of life in Tennessee. We deliver on our mission through managing regulatory programs that maintain standards for air, water and soil quality while providing assistance to businesses and communities in areas ranging from recreation to waste management. We manage the state park system and programs to inventory, interpret and protect Tennessee's rich natural, historical, and archaeological heritage. About the Office of General Counsel: TDEC's Office of General Counsel has approximately 35 team members who support TDEC's mission through the Talent, Dedication, Engagement, and Character of its staff who provide exceptional services as partners and facilitators to both internal and external clients and stakeholders. OGC staff exhibit: Talent - knowledge, experience and intellectual attainment, creativity and skill in negotiation, investigation, and problem solving. Dedication - hard work and persistence. Engagement - communication and involvement with programs to provide better services. Character - ethical behavior and a high value placed on serving the public and fairness in interactions. How you make a difference in this role: TDEC's Office of General Counsel (OGC) has a welcoming and collaborative culture focused on development and fostering success among its staff. OGC is seeking an associate counsel. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney looking to join a mission driven team focused on delivering quality work while enjoying an excellent work-life balance. Job Overview: This position requires a Tennessee law license and a minimum of three years of experience as an attorney. Experience in transactions and contracts is preferred. Attorneys in OGC are offered flexibility to primarily work remotely. The selected candidate will report to their assigned TDEC office one day per week, attend a monthly meeting at the Nashville office, and participate in other in-person meetings as needed. Key Responsibilities: Develop legal opinions and guidance for the Department on a wide variety of legal topics including constitutional, property, contract, procurement, hospitality, and regulatory law. Serve as a primary legal point of contact for the Bureau of Conservation to address questions related to the operation of Tennessee State Parks. Support the Office of Energy Programs on policy creation, grant administration, contracting, procurement, and regulatory compliance. Review and draft contracts, leases, easements, and grant program documents. Draft and review rules and policies. Review and analyze the effects of proposed state and federal legislation. Provide proactive service to TDEC divisions, developing a deep understanding of the client's operations and legal needs. Support boards and commissions attached to TDEC. Collaborate with other attorneys within TDEC. Handle special projects quickly and efficiently. Minimum Qualifications: Valid Tennessee law license. Required Experience: Three years of experience as an attorney. Experience in transactions and contracts is preferred. 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. | |