Chief Counsel

Salary: $122,416.00 - $162,201.00 Annually
Location : Indianapolis, IN
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 202500019
Division: Advisory
Section: Advisory
Opening Date: 03/05/2025
FLSA: Determined by Position

For more than 165 years, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General (OAG) has been committed to serving the best interests of the State and all Hoosiers. OAG employees have earned an outstanding reputation for meeting the highest professional standards, providing great service, and demonstrating courageous leadership and commitment to excellence to the people of Indiana. If you share our determination to make Indiana a better place to live and work, we invite you to join over 400 of the very best employees and seek a career with the Office of the Indiana Attorney General.
Description
The Chief Counsel provides direct support to all Deputy Attorneys General and other personnel assigned to the Advisory Division in the discharge of their various duties and responsibilities. This direct support includes supervising Advisory Division personnel, recommending assignments, providing input on personnel evaluations, and serving as a resource.

Examples of Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Will serve as the direct supervisor of Advisory Division personnel in the daily discharge of the responsibilities of this office.
• Will interact with the Attorney General, Chief Deputy Attorney General, and other division chief counsels.
• Will have supervision and responsibility for all legal opinions, both formal and informal, issued by the office.
• Will possess experience, knowledge, and skill in reviewing, approving, or crafting contracts, grants, leases, regulations, memoranda of understanding, and other documents of a similar nature.
• Will possess experience, knowledge, and skill in administrative law, including the responsibilities and obligations of administrative adjudicators under the Administrative Orders and Procedures Act or similar state and federal laws affecting such proceedings.
• Will possess the experience, knowledge, and skill to speak publicly on matters affecting the Advisory Division and the Office of the Attorney General.
• May be asked to serve as the Ethics Officer for the office and will have a working knowledge of both the Indiana Code of Ethics and the Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Will possess the ability to communicate effectively with the public and with those entities who are reliant upon the Office of the Attorney General for legal services.
• Will assist in the equitable evaluation of personnel pursuant to office procedures.
• Will participate in any interviews of candidates for employment or internship.
• Will serve as a resource to personnel with respect to any function of the Advisory Division and its personnel.
• Will work cooperatively with all other divisions of the Office of the Attorney General to enhance the overall collegial atmosphere.
• Will discharge any additional responsibilities as assigned as Chief Counsel.

Typical Qualifications
The Chief Counsel must:

• Be licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana
• Possess exceptional skills in writing, research, and editing
• Possess exceptional communication skills
• Be able to analyze complex questions and law
• Have the ability to effectively supervise personnel
• Have the ability to competently manage client relationships and communications
• Possess knowledge and skill in Indiana law, administrative law, contract management, public access requirements, "open door" applications, and board relations.

The Office of the Indiana Attorney General is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Four (4) medical plan options (including RX coverage) and vision/dental coverages
• Wellness program - earn back dollars in the form of gift cards
• Health savings account (includes bi-weekly state contribution)
• Deferred compensation account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Paid vacation, personal and sick time off
• Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• New Parent Leave
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free 24/7 permit parking at an Indiana Government Center surface lot or parking garage

More information on State of Indiana Benefits can be found at