Associate Legal Counsel
Position # 00551
Salary: $90,700.00 - $117,900.00
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Virginia ABC seeks to fill a position for an Associate Legal Counsel. This position primarily assists the agency in the preparation and trying of cases before agency hearing officers, the Board, and Circuit Court as well as providing representation, guidance, and training to the agency Bureau of Law Enforcement in matters relating to enforcement, legislation, and hearings.
Our Mission
Virginia ABC generates a reliable stream of revenue for Virginia and promotes public safety through the responsible sale and regulation of alcoholic beverages.
Our Vision
To bring good spirits and excellent service to Virginia.
Our Values
Accountability – Service – Integrity – Performance Excellence
We offer:
• Excellent work/life balance.
• Average work week is 40 hours.
• 14 paid Holidays and PTO earned every 2 weeks worked.
• Affordable Healthcare with employer contributions; See benefits package.
• Virginia Retirement System VRS benefits.
• College Tuition Reimbursement program.
Authority employees are covered under the Commonwealth’s benefits package and VRS. However, Authority employees are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act. To find out more about VA ABC visit our website: https://www.abc.virginia.gov/about/agency-overview.
The Associate Counsel will resolve legal and policy issues; research, analyze, and provide issue resolution in the following areas: ABC licensing and regulatory issues, legislative initiatives, FOIA, and the Virginia Administrative Process Act.
This position will also represent the Bureau of Law Enforcement in appeals to the Board and may serve as an agency point of contact with the Attorney General's Office on Circuit Court appeals from Board decisions and to resolve legal issues and questions of law related to the agency's programs and processes. Other duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Represent the interests of the Authority and the Bureau in connection with mediations, informal conferences, and initial hearings before an ABC hearing officer and appeals to the ABC Board under the Virginia Administrative Process Act.
- Negotiate settlement of disciplinary cases at the agency level through the offer in compromise process.
- Provides general legal guidance to the Bureau on law enforcement operations and matters, and serves as the Authority point of contact with the OAG.
- Provide legal guidance and representation to the various divisions of the agency and will also represent the agency in Circuit Court.
- Provide technical support and guidance in the development of policy, legislation, and regulatory proposals for the agency.
- Reviewing and interpreting regulations and statutes applicable to ABC operations and programs to ensure agency policies are uniform and internal guidelines are in compliance with the law.
- Help to design and provide legal training and law updates for BLE, the agency, leadership and personnel related to investigative, regulatory, and procedural matters as well as other areas of the law.
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school is required.
- Be an active member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar or possess the ability to waive into membership with the Virginia State Bar through reciprocity as a member of a state bar.
- Willing to travel throughout the Commonwealth for case representation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Significant experience with trying cases before a judicial officer or tribunal
- Experience with conducting policy analysis and development
- Experience as an in-house counsel for a mid to large size corporation or agency.
VA ABC is a Military-Friendly Employer, is V3 Certified, and embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
For full consideration, all applicants must fully complete all sections of the online application. A resume will not substitute for an incomplete application.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Know Your Rights Poster ; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process.
All employment offers are contingent upon compliance with Form I-9 completion timeliness and confirmation of employment authorization by E-Verify and criminal history record checks are required prior to employment.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
DARS or call DARS at 800- 552-5019