Attorney 5 - 20078157

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Company: Ohio Department of Aging

Location: Columbus, OH 43230

Description:

The Division of Securities protects Ohioans' life savings and investments by administering and enforcing the Ohio Securities Act. This includes licensing the professionals who sell products - brokers-dealers, securities salespeople, investment advisers and investment adviser representatives - and registering products for sale. When Ohio securities laws are violated, the division can pursue administrative and civil actions, and criminal referrals. The division's outreach efforts help educate consumers, so they avoid becoming victims of financial fraud.

The Attorney 5 will:

Act as senior attorney for the compliance section of the Ohio Division of Securities- providing advice and direction on investment advisor/broker dealer issues and to a lesser degree, corporation finance issues.

Provide legal and strategic advice to Commissioner and Compliance Director to (1) protect Ohio investors from investment scams; and (2) help encourage investment activities.

Meet with other governmental agencies and industry stakeholders regarding compliance issues (SEC, FINRA, NASAA, and other states).

Plan, direct and coordinate the Division's administrative hearings on licensing issues.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

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