Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT)
Deputy General Counsel
Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
Overview
Deputy General Counsel
role at
Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) . DoIT is hiring qualified candidates to join a dynamic, creative, problem-solving environment. This position serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). You will provide technical advice and legal policy determinations on all legal matters relating to DoIT IT functions, programs, and policies, serving as a principal legal advisor to the General Counsel. You will advise leadership, managers, and legacy agencies on interpretations of DoIT-related laws, rules, regulations, and policies, including proposing and issuing new or revised interpretations. You will also serve as DoIT’s Ethics Officer, developing policies relating to the Ethics Training Program and coordinating personnel policies related to work time requirements. This position is a full-line supervisory role, assigning and reviewing work and coaching staff on performance. If you possess these knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, apply for this position with DoIT. As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per year
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs - Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
Essential Functions
Subject to management approval, serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), providing technical advice and legal policy determinations on all legal matters relating to DoIT functions, programs and policies, and serving as a principal legal advisor to the General Counsel.
Serves as the DoIT Ethics Officer, developing and formulating policies relating to DoIT’s Ethics Training Program.
Advises Leadership, managers and legacy agencies on interpretations of DoIT-related laws, rules, regulations and policies, including proposing and issuing new or revised interpretations.
Directs staff on all legal matters relating to DoIT, drafts legislation, and analyzes cases related to DoIT IT matters.
Serves as a full line supervisor.
Drafts rules, policies and interpretations and analyzes and provides day-to-day advice regarding various statutes pertaining to DoIT programs, policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the duties listed above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a law degree.
Requires a license to practice law in Illinois.
Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, preferably in IT, telecommunications, software licensing, data sharing agreements, cybersecurity, AI, IT contracts or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications
Four (4) years of experience drafting, negotiating, and overseeing contracts, legislation, and legal policies related to IT infrastructure, IT procurement, and compliance.
Four (4) years of legal experience in government, administrative, or information technology law.
Four (4) years of experience providing strategic legal counsel on complex statutory, regulatory, and policy matters affecting public sector technology operations.
Four (4) years of experience supervising legal teams and managing high-stakes legal functions, including litigation strategy and coordination with external counsel.
Four (4) years of experience as an Ethics Officer or in a senior compliance role, developing training programs and ethics policies with oversight bodies.
Two (2) years of experience coordinating litigation or administrative proceedings with the Office of the Attorney General or external counsel.
Extensive knowledge of state and governmental law, procurement, and federal regulatory framework.
Ability to draft, interpret, and implement complex legal documents and provide counsel on DoIT’s technology governance, data management, procurement, and compliance.
Ability to collaborate with executive leadership, agency counsels, oversight bodies, and cross-functional technical teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to present technical information clearly.
Conditions of Employment All applicants must meet the Conditions of Employment with or without reasonable accommodation. The State of Illinois complies with disability laws and will provide accommodations as needed.
Identity verification
Employment authorization for permanent full-time State employment
Background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel with overnight stays
Ability to work outside normal hours to meet deadlines
Active IL license to practice law and maintenance of licensure
Compliance with revolving door restrictions and ethical provisions; notification to OEIG as required
Filing of Statements of Economic Interest as required by the Illinois Ethics Act
Engagement with BEP contractors and support for BEP program goals
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Legal
Industries
Computer and Network Security
Government Administration
IT Services and IT Consulting
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Deputy General Counsel
role at
Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) . DoIT is hiring qualified candidates to join a dynamic, creative, problem-solving environment. This position serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). You will provide technical advice and legal policy determinations on all legal matters relating to DoIT IT functions, programs, and policies, serving as a principal legal advisor to the General Counsel. You will advise leadership, managers, and legacy agencies on interpretations of DoIT-related laws, rules, regulations, and policies, including proposing and issuing new or revised interpretations. You will also serve as DoIT’s Ethics Officer, developing policies relating to the Ethics Training Program and coordinating personnel policies related to work time requirements. This position is a full-line supervisory role, assigning and reviewing work and coaching staff on performance. If you possess these knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, apply for this position with DoIT. As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per year
13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs - Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
Essential Functions
Subject to management approval, serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT), providing technical advice and legal policy determinations on all legal matters relating to DoIT functions, programs and policies, and serving as a principal legal advisor to the General Counsel.
Serves as the DoIT Ethics Officer, developing and formulating policies relating to DoIT’s Ethics Training Program.
Advises Leadership, managers and legacy agencies on interpretations of DoIT-related laws, rules, regulations and policies, including proposing and issuing new or revised interpretations.
Directs staff on all legal matters relating to DoIT, drafts legislation, and analyzes cases related to DoIT IT matters.
Serves as a full line supervisor.
Drafts rules, policies and interpretations and analyzes and provides day-to-day advice regarding various statutes pertaining to DoIT programs, policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the duties listed above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a law degree.
Requires a license to practice law in Illinois.
Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, preferably in IT, telecommunications, software licensing, data sharing agreements, cybersecurity, AI, IT contracts or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications
Four (4) years of experience drafting, negotiating, and overseeing contracts, legislation, and legal policies related to IT infrastructure, IT procurement, and compliance.
Four (4) years of legal experience in government, administrative, or information technology law.
Four (4) years of experience providing strategic legal counsel on complex statutory, regulatory, and policy matters affecting public sector technology operations.
Four (4) years of experience supervising legal teams and managing high-stakes legal functions, including litigation strategy and coordination with external counsel.
Four (4) years of experience as an Ethics Officer or in a senior compliance role, developing training programs and ethics policies with oversight bodies.
Two (2) years of experience coordinating litigation or administrative proceedings with the Office of the Attorney General or external counsel.
Extensive knowledge of state and governmental law, procurement, and federal regulatory framework.
Ability to draft, interpret, and implement complex legal documents and provide counsel on DoIT’s technology governance, data management, procurement, and compliance.
Ability to collaborate with executive leadership, agency counsels, oversight bodies, and cross-functional technical teams.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to present technical information clearly.
Conditions of Employment All applicants must meet the Conditions of Employment with or without reasonable accommodation. The State of Illinois complies with disability laws and will provide accommodations as needed.
Identity verification
Employment authorization for permanent full-time State employment
Background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel with overnight stays
Ability to work outside normal hours to meet deadlines
Active IL license to practice law and maintenance of licensure
Compliance with revolving door restrictions and ethical provisions; notification to OEIG as required
Filing of Statements of Economic Interest as required by the Illinois Ethics Act
Engagement with BEP contractors and support for BEP program goals
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Legal
Industries
Computer and Network Security
Government Administration
IT Services and IT Consulting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) by 2x
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