Deputy General Counsel Contract & Compliance

Job Requisition ID: 46399
Closing Date: 05/06/2025
​Agency: Department of the Lottery
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $8,500 - $10,500 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of the Lottery must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

 

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Position Overview

Are you an experienced procurement and contact law attorney? The Illinois Lottery is seeking to hire a Deputy General Counsel of Contracts & Compliance in the Legal Division that can oversee the compliance of the Private Manager Agreement, procurement, and vendor relations, FOIA request, and assisting in drafting legislation. If you excel at communicating to wide variety people, paying close attention to detail, and the ability analyze statutes, the Illinois Lottery encourages you to apply for this position.

 

 

Essential Functions

• Serves of Deputy General Counsel of Contracts & Compliance, and the principal legal advisor for administrative and operational functions of the Department, including but not limited to, compliance of the Private Management Agreement, procurement, vendor relations, investigations, and drawings, as well as, other subject matter areas pertinent to the Lottery.
• Independently plans, directs, and advises the Director and Department management regarding legal policy and implementations.
• Directs the compliance of the Private Management Agreement, ensuring the Private Manager is adhering to all contractual commitments, requirements of the Illinois Lottery Law and all applicable statutes and regulations.
• Speaks on behalf of the Director and General Counsel to communicate the Department's position on legal related matters, possessing significant independent authority to bind the Department to courses of action.
• Serves as the Agency's Freedom of Information Officer, with responsibility to determine whether requested information is subject to disclosure or should be considered exempt pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
• Serves as a full line supervisor.
• Advises the Lottery's Labor Relations Officer with respect to interpretation and application of the collective bargaining agreement, State of Illinois Personnel Code, and State and Federal Labor laws.
• Assists the Director and General Counsel with preparation of legislative changes and proposes new legislation.
• Performs other duties as requires or assigned, which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires law degree and possession of a license to practice law.
• Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law or professional supervisory experience in legal work or in the conduct of judicial or quasi-judicial hearings.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience utilizing common law, Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to compliance and investigations of an organization.
• Two (2) years of experience working with procurement laws, rules, and