Title:  General Counsel - Exempt

Overview

The Office of Professional Regulation, a division of the Secretary of State's Office, seeks  General Counsel to support the Office's mission to protect the public.  The Office licenses and regulates a diverse group of professions, and topics and issues that arise are equally varied and complex. Candidates must be well organized, interested in public policy and regulatory modernization, and highly proficient at legal research and concise written communication to varied audiences. This position reports directly to the OPR Director.
 

Who May Apply

This position,  General Counsel - Exempt (Job Requisition #52604), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Brittany Dukette, brittany.dukette@vermont.gov.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Must work closely with licensed professionals and public members appointed by the Governor and Secretary of State on all matters relating to the regulation of licensed professionals and protection of the public in that regard: giving advice, drafting rules and statutes, conducting hearings. Hearings may be highly contested and adversarial in nature between two represented parties. Hearings may also be challenging because some licensees who appear before boards are unrepresented by counsel. Sometimes called upon to resolve issues among professional associations, the regulatory body, and the public, always with public protection in mind. Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Hybrid work is authorized. Some travel may be required, for which private means of transportation must be available. Pressure of deadlines may require work outside of normal office hours.
 

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of administrative law.
• Supervision experience.
• Knowledge of hearing procedures, the principles of due process, and evidence.
• Ability to read and interpret statutes and administrative rules relating to professional regulation.
• Ability to write clear and concise findings of fact, conclusions of law, and orders reflecting a hearing authority's decision.
• Ability to do legal research and prepare detailed memoranda and advice.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop solutions that satisfy stakeholders with different, often conflicting concerns.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
   

Education and Experience:

Admission to the Vermont Bar. Administrative law experience and experience working with the Legislature and boards is desired.

Compensation

This position is a full-time, exempt position in Montpelier. Salary will be based upon qualifications and experience in accordance with the Attorney Pay Plan:
https://humanresources.vermont.gov/sites/humanresources/files/documents/DHR-Attorney_Pay_Plan_FY25.pdf

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.