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Our mission is simply stated: ERS offers competitive benefits to enhance the lives of its members. Each team member across the agency contributes to our ongoing success. ERS currently offers opportunities for a hybrid work environment that include flexible work schedules.
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ERS is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to perform advanced (senior-level) professional legal work for the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS). The work involves procurement and contracting; interpreting laws and providing legal advice and counsel; drafting a variety of legal documents; analyzing and tracking legislation; and working closely with other employees in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and throughout the agency, as well as with the legal staffs of vendors and other persons and entities with whom ERS contracts. Work is performed under the limited direction of the General Counsel and is overseen by senior attorneys at ERS, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Interprets and provides legal advice regarding federal and state statutes, constitutional provisions, rules, and regulations, with an emphasis on procurement- and contract-related matters, deferred compensation plans, and ethics.
Drafts and reviews vendor solicitation documents (RFPs, RFQs, etc.) for products and services related to ERS business operations and programs; drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, statements of work, purchase requisitions, bid specifications, and purchase orders related to ERS business operations and programs; assists with the periodic revision of ERS contract forms; handles other contracts work as needed.
Serves as primary legal advisor to the agencys deferred compensation team.
Responds to requests for legal services from various agency divisions.
Reviews and analyzes pending legislation.
Conducts legal research and prepares correspondence, memos, and other written work based on research.
May review and respond to requests submitted under the Public Information Act.
May assist in developing and writing ERS policies, procedures, and rules; may provide training to ERS staff.
May review and respond to domestic relations orders that divide interests in ERS retirement contributions and benefits.
May handle or assist with internal appeals related to the State Employees Group Benefits Program.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned.
May handle or assist with subrogation and other litigation.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Your application for employment must reflect how you meet each of the following minimum qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited law school with a juris doctorate degree, a license to practice law in the State of Texas, and an active membership with the State Bar of Texas that is in good standing.
Four (4) years of experience in the practice of law.
Four (4) years of experience with legal research and writing.
Two (2) years of experience drafting, interpreting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other legal documents.
Preferred Qualifications: Your application for employment should reflect how you meet the following preferred qualifications:
Experience interpreting state and federal statutes and regulations that impact ERS.
Experience with Texas procurement and contracting laws and policies.
Experience with legal requirements related to deferred compensation programs.
PLEASE NOTE: All applications should contain complete job history entries, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.
Other Information: This is not a remote only position. This position may require access to privileged, confidential, or sensitive data. ERS will conduct either a TXDPS or FBI criminal history check on all new hires. For more information about this policy inquiries can be made to employment@ers.texas.gov. Please note: Internal applicants in the same salary group and classification as the posted position are eligible to receive an increase in salary where applicable up to the posted maximum.
Military Occupational Specialty Codes:
There are no Military Occupation Specialty Codes assigned to this position. Please contact Human Resources at employment@ers.texas.gov with questions or for additional information.
How to Apply: Ready to join the dedicated, customer-focused team at ERS? Submit the following to the ERS Human Resources Office:
A State of Texas Application for Employment submitted online through CAPPS Recruit.
Use the link below to create a CAPPS Recruit account and build your profile on the My JobPage tab in the upper left corner of the screen.
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/327/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
Once your profile is complete, click on the Job Search tab in the upper left corner of the screen to view available career opportunities and submit your application.
Applications submitted through Work in Texas:
If you apply for an ERS position via Work in Texas https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/Default.aspx, you will also need to complete a supplemental questions form. For more details, refer to the instructions in the email you receive from CAPPS Recruit.
Please contact a Human Resources representative if you need assistance or require accommodation during the application process.
Email: Employment@ers.texas.gov
Web: www.ers.texas.gov
Relay Texas TDD: (800) 735-2989
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/employees-retirement-system-of-texas/
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