Senior Legal Counsel

The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.

7 years of legal counsel experience

4 years of construction law experience

Public construction experience is a bonus

Knowledge of: 1 law (i.e. procedural and substantive); 2 legal research methods; 3 legal writing; 4 interviewing; laws rules and procedures applicable to operations of employing agency; 5 management supervisory principles/techniques.

Skills with: 6 typing; 7 word processing using Microsoft Word; 8 equipment operation copier computer.

Ability to 9 deal with a large number of variables and determine the specific source of action; 10 organize an extensive variety of legal material in books journals or legal documents; 11 communicate verbally regarding legal issues; 12 handle sensitive contacts with government officials adverse parties and/or public; 13 resolve complaints from angry citizens and/or government officials

Who We Are:

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and statesupported higher education institutions; manages Ohios school facility programs which support the construction and renovation of public K12 schools;and administers the funding for communitybased cultural and sports facilities projects.

The Commission sets uniform rules procedures and standardized documents for state construction under Chapter 153.

The legislature established the Commission in 2012 with the merger of the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) and the former Office of State Architect 2013 the Commission undertook oversight of the cultural facilities grants program. In 2017 the legislature further folded all OSFC duties and responsibilities into the Commission consolidating guidance and oversight for its various programs into one entity.

In 2021 the Commission celebrated 100 years of public construction in the Buckeye State.

What We Do:

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and statesupported institutions of higher education; manages Ohios school facility programs which provide support for the construction and renovation of public K12 schools; and administers the funding for communitybased cultural and sports facilities projects.

What Youll Do:

• Provides a full range of legal advice and services to the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (i.e. OFCC)
• Assists the Chief Legal Counsel in the development and implementation of legal strategies & policies for OFCC
• Drafts legal memoranda addressing research of legal issues affecting OFCC & provides interpretations of the Ohio Revised Code Ohio Administrative Code & other legal requirements & authorities affecting OFCC programs
• Drafts & finalizes agreements & other legal documents with various individuals businesses school districts & governmental entities that participate in OFCC programs
• Monitors & assists with various litigation proceedings
• Reviews new legislation to keep OFCC apprised of significant statutory changes relating to OFCC; assists in drafting legislation & administrative code rules as required
• Attend meetings with OFCC staff.
• Assists in the oversight of major claims review process
• Drafts form agreements & documents reflecting OFCC legal policy as applied to OFCC programs
• Assists in coordination of OFCC representation by the Ohio Attorney Generals Office
• Answers legal inquiries from government officials &/or the public regarding OFCC programs
• Assist staff in resolving complex questions of law
• Prepares & delivers speeches & legal training for OFCC personnel private businesses public interest groups & other state agencies
• Reviews compiles & responds to document requests received by OFCC
• Other related duties as assigned

Whats in it for you:

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible fulltime and parttime employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality affordable and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental vision and basic life insurancepremiums are freeafter one year of continuous service.

Time Away from Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off including vacation personal and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Maternity Benefits Available to Enrolled State Employees

The State of Ohio is expanding maternity health care benefits available to state employees enrolled in the Ohio Med PPO and Ohio Med NN (narrow network) medical plan options. Several prenatal childbirth and postchildbirth services will be provided atno outofpocket costto employees utilizing network providers.

Examples of services now covered by network providers at 100 include:

Prenatal care including physician visits and examinations.

Home health care services are designated as maternity care (for expectant members on bed rest).

Inpatient claims for all types of delivery.

Inpatient NICU claims from birth through discharge.

Postpartum care including office visits for followup and procedures/treatments directly related to maternity.

Medications prescribed for both antepartum and postpartum conditions (e.g. morning sickness postpartum depression). Medical services provided by nonnetwork providers willbe processed at the applicable coinsurance deductible and outofpocket limits.

Prescription that are directly related to maternity care will be covered with no copay. The State of Ohio has collaborated with the prescription drug thirdparty administrator (OptumRx) to provide alist of covered medicationsthat can be approved for zero copays via prior authorization from providers.

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a unionexempt employee or a unionrepresented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10 of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14 of the employees salary. Visit theOPERS websitefor more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit theOhio Deferred Compensation websitefor more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with Disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS&Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and statesupported institutions of higher education; manages Ohios school facility programs which provide support for the construction and renovation of public K12 schools; and administers the funding for communitybased cultural and sports facilities projects

OFCC is committed to providing access inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any point during the interview process please contact

If selected for an interview you will be contacted directly by one of our HR Representatives. The interview format for this position will be a mix of inperson and virtual (video) interviews.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer that promotes diversity equity and inclusion as well as workplaces free from discrimination harassment and retaliation. In accordance with State policy and Federal regulations all employees and applicants are guaranteed a hiring process free from discrimination based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information national origin/ancestry parental status disability status age and military/veteran status