Assistant General Counsel
Assistant General Counsel
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$ 77271 - 120644
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
04-06-2025
Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
Job ID: 31662
Agency: Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Location:Pierre or Sioux Falls SD are preferred but other locations in South Dakota will be considered.
Salary: $77271-$120644 Annual Salary depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: L1 - L3
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration (BHRA) recently formed by merger of the former Bureau of Human Resources and former Bureau of Administration. For more information on BHRA please visit and .
The Office of General Counsel Bureau of Human Resources and Administration seeks to fill up to two (2) Assistant General Counsel positions focused on performing transactional legal work primarily in one or more of the following areas: administrative law public procurement law and employment law. The position(s) filled will report to the General Counsel for the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration. Duties in the higher classifications will be similar; however project complexity and oversight may change. Pay rate and classification will depend on experience and qualifications.
Pierre or Sioux Falls are preferred work locations but other locations in South Dakota will be considered. Depending on the location of the individual selected this position may offer a hybrid/remote work model allowing for a mix of remote and office work. Additional details will be shared and discussed during the hiring process.
Primary duties will include advice and counsel related to one or more of the following legal portfolio areas: administrative law public procurement law and employment law. Administrative law areas include risk management federal and state surplus property sales fleet and travel management debt recovery open records requests and records management. Public procurement areas include service and supply contracts information technology contracts professional services contracts public improvement contracts and leases. Employment law areas include hiring actions adverse personnel actions conflicts of interest unemployment workers compensation Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) subrogation claims subpoena response and litigation support. Additional duties may include but are not limited to advice on administrative rulemaking and/or legislative bill drafting and other legal services and special projects on an as-needed basis.
Licenses and Certifications:
Current admission to practice with the State Bar of South Dakota or ability to obtain admission within six months of start date.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A strong work ethic integrity initiative and an interest in transactional legal work related to one or more of the following legal portfolio areas: public contracting employment law and the administrative functions and responsibilities of state government.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities in:
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
Job ID: 31662
Agency: Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Location:Pierre or Sioux Falls SD are preferred but other locations in South Dakota will be considered.
Salary: $77271-$120644 Annual Salary depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: L1 - L3
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration (BHRA) recently formed by merger of the former Bureau of Human Resources and former Bureau of Administration. For more information on BHRA please visit and .
The Office of General Counsel Bureau of Human Resources and Administration seeks to fill up to two (2) Assistant General Counsel positions focused on performing transactional legal work primarily in one or more of the following areas: administrative law public procurement law and employment law. The position(s) filled will report to the General Counsel for the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration. Duties in the higher classifications will be similar; however project complexity and oversight may change. Pay rate and classification will depend on experience and qualifications.
Pierre or Sioux Falls are preferred work locations but other locations in South Dakota will be considered. Depending on the location of the individual selected this position may offer a hybrid/remote work model allowing for a mix of remote and office work. Additional details will be shared and discussed during the hiring process.
Primary duties will include advice and counsel related to one or more of the following legal portfolio areas: administrative law public procurement law and employment law. Administrative law areas include risk management federal and state surplus property sales fleet and travel management debt recovery open records requests and records management. Public procurement areas include service and supply contracts information technology contracts professional services contracts public improvement contracts and leases. Employment law areas include hiring actions adverse personnel actions conflicts of interest unemployment workers compensation Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) subrogation claims subpoena response and litigation support. Additional duties may include but are not limited to advice on administrative rulemaking and/or legislative bill drafting and other legal services and special projects on an as-needed basis.
Licenses and Certifications:
Current admission to practice with the State Bar of South Dakota or ability to obtain admission within six months of start date.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A strong work ethic integrity initiative and an interest in transactional legal work related to one or more of the following legal portfolio areas: public contracting employment law and the administrative functions and responsibilities of state government.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities in:
- public contracting related to supplies public improvements software and services;
- public lease agreements Real Estate and Property Management;
- administrative law related to functions and responsibilities of state government;
- employment Law;
- legal research and writing;
- preparing and analyzing legal documents;
- making sound judgments;
- identifying and applying legal principles;
- expressing oneself clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
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Full Time
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