Texas Racing Commission
Overview
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Provides legal counsel and services to the Texas Racing Commission. Assists with Commission meeting agendas, meeting materials and training events. Directs and plans legal activities for the agency, providing legal advice and opinions on policy decision-making to agency management and identifying appropriate legal solutions. Advises on the interpretation, applications, and enforcement of agency laws and rules. Reviews laws, rules, and regulations affecting agency operations and administration; and makes recommendations for changes. Advises and acts as liaison to agency management and staff, consumers, industry representatives, government officials, and other parties regarding legal matters under the agency's jurisdiction including the interpretation, application and enforcement of agency laws and regulations. Drafts legal documents, bills, administrative rules, and amendments for legislative consideration. Completes final review of complex administrative rules and policies for the statutory areas regulated by the agency. Provide representation forthe agency in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General in civil and criminal actions brought by or against the agency. Provides assistance in the preparation, development, and review of legislation and may testify at hearings and legislative meetings as needed. Demonstrates a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement, and support to other members of the staff and team, while upholding the agency's core values. Minimum Education And Experience
Graduation from an accredited law school with an L.L.B. or J.D. degree. Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. At least five (5) years progressively responsible experience in administrative law and three (3) years experience in administrative rule-making procedures or senior legislative experience with a state agency and/or a statewide elected official preferred. Two (2) years of experience as a manager, supervisor, or team leader in a legal or legislative setting preferred. Completion of leadership or management training such as programs from the Governor's Center for Management Development, including the Management Development Program, the Governor's Executive Development Program preferred. Must possess a valid class C driver's license, proof of auto liability insurance, and an acceptable driving record from the Department of Public Safety. Background Disclosure
An offer of employment is contingent upon the selected candidate qualifying for access to criminal history record information through the Department of Public Safety pursuant to the TCIC/TLETS Access Policy. How To Apply
Apply through Work in Texas, our website at https://www.txrc.texas.gov/careers, or send a State of Texas application to jobs@txrc.texas.gov. Note
Note: Resumes may be submitted in addition to but not in lieu of the employment application. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Law Enforcement
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Join to apply for the
Deputy General Counsel II
role at the
. Responsibilities
Provides legal counsel and services to the Texas Racing Commission. Assists with Commission meeting agendas, meeting materials and training events. Directs and plans legal activities for the agency, providing legal advice and opinions on policy decision-making to agency management and identifying appropriate legal solutions. Advises on the interpretation, applications, and enforcement of agency laws and rules. Reviews laws, rules, and regulations affecting agency operations and administration; and makes recommendations for changes. Advises and acts as liaison to agency management and staff, consumers, industry representatives, government officials, and other parties regarding legal matters under the agency's jurisdiction including the interpretation, application and enforcement of agency laws and regulations. Drafts legal documents, bills, administrative rules, and amendments for legislative consideration. Completes final review of complex administrative rules and policies for the statutory areas regulated by the agency. Provide representation forthe agency in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General in civil and criminal actions brought by or against the agency. Provides assistance in the preparation, development, and review of legislation and may testify at hearings and legislative meetings as needed. Demonstrates a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement, and support to other members of the staff and team, while upholding the agency's core values. Minimum Education And Experience
Graduation from an accredited law school with an L.L.B. or J.D. degree. Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. At least five (5) years progressively responsible experience in administrative law and three (3) years experience in administrative rule-making procedures or senior legislative experience with a state agency and/or a statewide elected official preferred. Two (2) years of experience as a manager, supervisor, or team leader in a legal or legislative setting preferred. Completion of leadership or management training such as programs from the Governor's Center for Management Development, including the Management Development Program, the Governor's Executive Development Program preferred. Must possess a valid class C driver's license, proof of auto liability insurance, and an acceptable driving record from the Department of Public Safety. Background Disclosure
An offer of employment is contingent upon the selected candidate qualifying for access to criminal history record information through the Department of Public Safety pursuant to the TCIC/TLETS Access Policy. How To Apply
Apply through Work in Texas, our website at https://www.txrc.texas.gov/careers, or send a State of Texas application to jobs@txrc.texas.gov. Note
Note: Resumes may be submitted in addition to but not in lieu of the employment application. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Law Enforcement
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