Deputy General Counsel- Legal

Job Posting Title

Deputy General Counsel- Legal

Agency

695 OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION

Supervisory Organization

Executive

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description

Deputy General Counsel

Salary Range- $135,000-$150,000

Why you’ll love it here!

TRANSPARENCY. FAIRNESS. COMPLIANCE. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is committed to leading Oklahoma with unparalleled customer service. Our mission is to promote tax compliance through serving taxpayers with transparency and fairness in administration of the tax code and unparalleled customer service. Check out our About Us page to learn why we are passionate about tax compliance and believe it is the career for you!

 

There are perks to working for the OTC. We know that benefits matter, and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees:

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.

• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations. 

• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.

• A Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.

• 15 days of paid vacation and 15 days of sick leave for full-time employees the first year.

• 11 paid holidays a year.

• Paid Maternity leave for eligible employees.

• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.

A Longevity Bonus for years of service

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the General Counsel or other executive members of the agency, the Deputy General Counsel (DGC) provides legal counsel to the Oklahoma Tax Commission.  This work includes managing and supervising the Legal Division, as well as overseeing specific legal functions like litigation, contract review, department policies, open records requests, ad valorem, bankruptcy, collection cases, among others.  DGCs assist the General Counsel in developing legal strategy and policy for the agency. 

 

This position supervises attorneys and staff of the Legal Division, as assigned.  The DGC will receive limited supervision, is given considerable freedom from technical and administrative oversight, and has a substantial amount of responsibility in planning and organizing his or her own work.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Reports directly to the General Counsel

·         Serves as General Counsel in the absence of the General Counsel

·         Supervises attorneys, including oversight of their cases involving litigation of the collection of state taxes before administrative, district, appellate, and federal courts

·         Supervises support staff, including oversight of management decisions, processes, and resources

·         Assists in the planning, organizing, supervision, direction, and coordination of the division including the activities of administrative staff and attorneys

·         Provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance to the agency concerning issues large in scope, complexity, and urgency

·         Exercises responsibility for the development, preparation, and presentation of cases before admin