Deputy General Counsel Licensing & Compliance
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 9000 - 11000
Posted on:
22 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:51035
Closing Date: 12/04/2025
Agency:Department of the Lottery
Class Title:SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option:Special License - Illinois Law License
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $9000 - $11000 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:Term Appointment/ Agency
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of the Lotterymust verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100 CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
Essential Functions
- Under direction of the General Counsel serves as the Licensing Manager for the Illinois Lottery responsible for all aspects of the approximately 7000 retailer licenses and renewals.
- Serves as Lotterys compliance and regulatory officer.
- Serves as a full line supervisor.
- Executes general legal work at direction of the General Counsel.
- Serves as the Deputy Ethics Officer assisting the Agencys Ethics Officer with managing the Departments requests and responses.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a law degree and possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
- Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law and professional supervisory experience in legal work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Four (4) years of experience utilizing common law Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to compliance and investigations of an organization.
- Three (3) years of experience working with licensing laws rules and regulations.
- Three (3) years of experience managing a major operating unit of an agency.
- Three (3) years of experience in administrative and compliance activities or in an auditing environment performing audits related to fiscal/finance and information systems.
- Four (4) years of experience developing and maintaining satisfactory working relationships with others at all levels in State Federal and local government.
- Four (4) years of experience drafting complex and technical legal documents processes and procedures.
- Four (4) years of experience analyzing and appraising facts evidence and precedents.
- Four (4) years of experience applying fundamental principles to unusual difficult and complex problems.
- Two (2) years of supervisory experience including staff development application of discipline evaluating employee performance determining staffing needs and establishing employee goals and objectives.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
The Illinois Lottery operates and administers the Lottery with integrity security transparency honesty and fairness. Through the sales of its products online and in-person at over 7000 retailers throughout the state the Department has contributed over $23 billion to support K-12 public schools. Additionally hundreds of millions of dollars have also been contributed to capital projects and specialty causes like Illinois veterans services the fight against breast cancer Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimers research Special Olympics police memorials homeless services STEAM education and assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS.
In addition to the monetary support it provides the State the Department champions the people of Illinois strengthening communities through engagement with the public players and retailers and providing safe fun and responsible games to adults 18 and over.
The Department values diversity equity and inclusion and continuously strives to create the best workplace for Lottery employees. By utilizing the latest technology recognizing and adapting to market and industry changes the Illinois Lottery maximizes the value of its data through the use of predictive analytics and leverages its experience to meet the needs of the people of Illinois. The Illinois Lottery believes that Illinois is full of winners because everyone benefits from its efforts.
Work Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm
Work Location: 404 N 5th St Springfield Illinois 62702
Email:
Posting Group: Legal Audit & Compliance
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
Term Appointment:
Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of the Lotterys discretion.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Key Skills
- General Counsel
- Legal Case Management
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Legal Counsel
- Legal Research
- Securities Law
- Employment & Labor Law
- Real Estate Law
- negotiation
- Contracts
