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Chief Legal Services Officer
Office of Legal Services
Management Services Division
Washington Management Service (WMS) Employment Opportunity
Olympia, Washington
$83,000-$93,000 DOQ
OPENS: April 21, 2008
CLOSES: Open until filled
Agency Profile
The Washington State Department of Information Services (DIS) provides quality and reliable computing, telecommunications, video and Internet services to state and local agencies, tribal governments, educational institutions, and not-for-profit organizations.
As the technology leader for Washington State, DIS provides innovative enterprise services so that government agencies can successfully serve the public. DIS also provides support to the Information Services Board.
Working for DIS
DIS is an agency on the move. With a talented workforce that has a depth of knowledge and understanding of information technology, DIS provides constructive, reliable and responsive services for all their clients.
DIS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and personal development through workshops, seminars, and other training opportunities as well as a tuition reimbursement program and promotional opportunities.
As one of the top ten places in the country for business and careers (Forbes' Magazine, 2007), and conveniently located at the crossroads of business and leisure, Olympia has become the preferred destination zone for business professionals in the Pacific Northwest.
Olympia is on the Puget Sound and is within easy driving distance of the rugged Olympic National Park, the city of Seattle, Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, and Pacific Ocean coastal beaches: all offering ample outdoor recreation opportunities. Home to an internationally-recognized educational institution and a vibrant arts scene, Olympia is also the location of the outstanding Farmer's Market, located at the downtown waterfront.
Position and Scope
Reporting to the Assistant Director for Management Services Division, the Chief Legal Officer serves as the manager of the Office of Legal Services (OLS) and is the lead in-house legal counsel for the agency. The position is responsible for managing contract and legal services provided to DIS by professional staff in the Office of Legal Services as well as coordinating services provided by various assistant attorneys general.
This position has agency wide responsibilities and interacts with executive and mid-level management, as well as with all levels of the organization. It requires consistent use of independent expert judgment and decision making in the provision of services to executives and management. This position requires strategic and tactical planning for implementing acquisitions and/or establishing contracts for products and services for the agency and state. This includes the development, establishment and implementation of the agency contracting and acquisition policy, contract procedures, templates, as well as model contract and solicitation documents used statewide.
The Chief Legal Officer conducts, and/or manages others in the conduct of, legal research, analysis and writing necessary to provide contract and legal services to the Director, Deputies, Assistant Directors and other senior and mid-level management on matters involving intellectual property, licensing, trademark, computer law, copyright, security, privacy, media production, Internet, telecommunications, administrative law, rulemaking, policy, records retention laws, public disclosure, employment law, contracts and ethics issues related to the agency's business functions, strategic initiatives and oversight duties under Chapter 43.105 RCW.
Desirable Qualifications
- Juris doctor degree
- Member of the Washington State Bar Association and licensed to practice law in Washington State is preferred.
- Two years practice experience preferably in Washington state contracting, licensing, information technology, or computer law.
- Five years progressive management experience of contract and legal services operations.
- Experience drafting and negotiating contracts and conducting acquisitions.
- Experience supervising or managing staff.
- Demonstrated experience in information technology field (software licensing; hardware purchasing; leasing agreements; and contracts).
- Previous government experience.
- Knowledge of Washington state laws and regulations governing government contracting.
- Policy development experience.
Employee Benefits
The State of Washington offers a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits to match the needs of our diverse workforce.
DIS eligible employees can choose from our outstanding benefit packages including health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military and civil leave; dependent care assistance program; deferred compensation plans; educational benefits program; paid holidays; Commute Trip Reduction Incentives; training; and state retirement plans.
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest with a detailed description of their experience as it pertains to the qualifications identified above. Please include a current resume, three professional references and a writing sample no longer than three pages.
Please send your application materials via e-mail to hro@dis.wa.gov.
Applicant Profile Form
As a separate part of the application process, you are requested to voluntarily complete and return the Applicant Profile sheet with your completed application. This information will be treated as confidential. This page will be separated from your application and used by authorized personnel only.
The Department of Information Systems is an equal opportunity employer.
Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 902-3543 or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf 1-800-833-6388.