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Counsel and Compliance Officer


Job Location:

Hartford, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 113121 - 146155
Posted: 5 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction
Does contributing to the success of an agency that is the operational backbone of state government excite you Do you possess excellent communication and writing skills Are you collaborative results driven and detail oriented If you answered yes to the questions above this is the role youve been searching for!


WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

POSITION DETAILS:
  • Full-time 40 hours/week
  • Monday-Friday
  • First Shift
  • Located in Hartford CT
Please Note: Incumbents must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut

THE ROLE:
The Counsel and Compliance Officer is a collaborative and trusted partner responsible for reviewing agency-wide processes and procedures evaluating best practice and risks conducting administrative hearings and providing strategic recommendations to the Commissioner and executive staff to support continued adherence and compliance to state statutes laws and regulations. They will recommend operating and process improvements; coordinate compliance with new and existing statutory requirements and act as the liaison to the Auditor of Public Accounts.

In this role you will be responsible for:
  • Conducting risk assessments;
  • Providing recommendations on risk management;
  • Representing the agency at administrative hearings including CHRO and FOIC;
  • Conducting administrative hearings in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act (UAPA);
  • Negotiating and drafting legal documents such as investigatory reports contracts MOUs MOAs and policies and procedures;
  • Supervising assigned staff;
  • Performing other related duties as required.
APPOINTMENT:
This position is appointed in accordance with sections 5-198 (10) of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Selection Plan

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
Acts as an executive assistant to a state elective officer or department head as defined in Section 4-5 of the Connecticut General Statutes and performs such duties as are assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Admitted to the Connecticut bar
  • Experience working with entities to ensure compliance with statutes regulations manuals policies and procedures
  • Experience providing legal advice and counsel to executive-level leadership
  • Experience with CHRO FOI and litigation
  • Experience working with key stakeholders across organizations or agencies administering and implementing projects that have statewide impact
  • Ability to articulate goals and objectives and effectively engage with a wide variety of constituents at all levels
  • Ability to write legal documents investigatory reports policies and procedures
  • Experience conducting administrative hearings
Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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