Missouri Department of Public Safety - Missouri Gaming Commission

Jefferson City, Missouri

This is a professional classification whose primary responsibility is to advise and assist the Missouri Gaming Commission in carrying out its legal responsibilities and duties.

Superior writing and communication skills required.

 

Job Number:  01-240410-03: Deputy General Counsel


Company Name:  Missouri Department of Public Safety - Missouri Gaming Commission


Class Title: Deputy General Counsel Location: Jefferson City, Missouri

Starting Salary: $91,279.20 (salary reviewed after successful performance period)
Eligible for full state benefits including health, life, and long-term disability insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, CLE training, and payment of bar dues.

Position Summary: This is a professional classification whose primary responsibility is to advise and assist the Missouri Gaming Commission in carrying out its legal responsibilities and duties. Superior writing and communication skills required.

What You’ll Do:
• Advise and represent the Commission in all matters related to gaming, presently including Casino Gaming, Bingo and Fantasy Sports. Duties also include researching legal issues and providing legal advice in matters such as disciplinary actions against licensees, background investigations, general licensing issues, and interpretation of statutes and regulations.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in performing legal tasks.
• Interact with all levels of the Commission staff, the Attorney General’s Office, other government agencies, gaming licensees, and the public.
• Draft disciplinary orders, resolutions, regulations, legislative provisions, legal instruments, and legal correspondence.
• Provide general legal advice for any other matter which comes before the Commission.

Qualifications:
• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a license to practice law in the State of Missouri as a recognized member of The Missouri Bar in good standing.
• Preference will be given to those having 5 years or more legal experience.

Desired Skills:
• Strong PC skills are important. Must be able to use Microsoft Word.
• Strong oral and written communication, organization, attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.


Interested Parties/How to Apply:    

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must apply on MO Careers select Find Jobs, upper right corner.

Select:  Department of Public Safety
Input:  General Deputy
 
Upload a resume, cover letter and bar number.

For questions call Missouri Gaming Commission human resources department at (573) 526-4088.