SENIOR ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL - 76002945

Requisition No: 847920 

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: SENIOR ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL - 76002945

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 76002945 

Salary:  $80,000.04 - $90,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/09/2025 

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Office of Executive Director

Office of General Counsel

DAS/OED Legal Counsel

 

Selected Exempt Service (SES) Opportunity

 

*Open Competitive Advertisement*

 

While this position is currently located in Tallahassee, the position can be relocated to work out of a satellite field office. Candidates who live outside of Leon county are also encouraged to apply.

 

To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history.  Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.

 

Contact Person: Jonathan Sanford, JonathanSanford@flhsmv.gov     

 

The Organization
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.

Our Benefits include
•    Paid Parental Leave
•    Annual and Sick Leave Package
•    Nine Paid Holidays
•    State Health and Life Insurance
•    Educational Benefits
•    Contributory Retirement Plan

 

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.  

 

Duties and Responsibilities

This Senior Assistant General Counsel position reports directly to the Chief Counsel for Administrative Services within the Office of General Counsel. This position is responsible for administrative legal matters related to Department purchases, contracts, agreements, etc. Responsibilities will include reviewing and drafting contracts and leases; providing legal advice for competitive procurements; and handling issues and disputes related to contract performance. This position may represent the Department in administrative, legislative and civil venues. Potential administrative proceedings may include bid protests and rule challenges. This position will also have responsibility in the oversight of Department-wide administrative rulemaking.

 

Additionally, this position will represent the Department in personnel-related litigation. This involves reviewing personnel-related documents (investigation reports, disciplinary actions, etc.) for legal sufficiency and compliance with administrative rules and regulations. Representation of the Department may be in various venues such as the Division of Administrative Hearings or the Public Employees Relations Commission, and in grievance, arbitration, and pre-determination hearings.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of employment law, labor law, and State of Florida personnel laws and rules (Career Service Appeals process, grievance process).

• Knowledge of contracts and public procurement law.

• Proficiency in civil, appellate, and administrative litigation.

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

• Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Florida Ad