The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development

Jefferson City, Missouri

Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development
Jefferson City, Missouri

You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of Teamwork to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through Collaboration with partners and stakeholders, embody Accountability through trust and professionalism, and embrace Work-Life Balance by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time.

While working at Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future! Join us as we pursue our vision of “Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success.”


Job Number: 01-250411-02: Deputy General Counsel


Company Name:  The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Provide legal advice to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development on multiple areas of the law, including employment law, contracts, and administrative procedure.
• Review and respond to Sunshine Law requests and ensure Department compliance with the Sunshine Law.
• Provide legal advice on federally funded programs administered by DHEWD, including reviewing policy issuances and guidelines and interpreting federal statutes and regulations.
• Advise the State Workforce Development Board and State Coordinating Board for Higher Education.
• Prepare and review forms and documents related to administering programs, including applications, guidelines, contracts, and grant agreements.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing legislation and administrative rules and determining their fiscal and operational impact to the Department.
• Appear on behalf of the Department in administrative or other tribunals as requested.
• Assist programs with developing and implementing process improvements.
• Perform other related work as assigned.


Interested Parties/How to Apply:     

Please apply at the MOCareers
Select:  Department of Higher Education
Keyword:  Deputy General Counsel