Agency Legal Counsel
Core
Chief legal advisor and leader for the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles, managing legal operations, advising on statutory authority, administrative law, contracts, and personnel matters.
Role type
Senior government in-house general counsel (agency head)
Builds
Legal strategy, risk management frameworks, and policy for a state agency serving public mobility and safety
Domain
Public sector / Administrative law / Government regulation
Required skills
Administrative law, contract negotiation, litigation management, employment law, legislative analysis, legal supervision, risk assessment, legal research, policy drafting, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Strategic problem solving, mentoring legal staff, translating complex legal issues for non-attorneys, managing high-priority matters, independent judgment
Technologies
Legal research databases, contract management systems, legislative tracking tools
Responsibilities
Serve as chief legal advisor to the Director and leadership; direct and manage legal functions and supervise staff; advise on statutory authority, administrative law, contracts, and personnel matters; review and interpret state/federal laws and regulations; draft and review legislation, rules, and legal opinions; analyze proposed legislation for impacts; negotiate contracts; advise on employment-law matters; direct legal research and investigations; represent the agency in administrative hearings; coordinate with the Attorney General's Office; develop and maintain relationships with judicial, legislative, and executive branches; supervise and mentor legal staff.
Seniority
Senior, leadership-level IC with management responsibilities