OAL CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL

Position Number: 22161770 
County: Pulaski 
Posting End Date: 2/28/2025 
Anticipated Starting Salary: $96,960  
Office of the Arkansas Lottery 

Preferred Qualifications:

The formal education equivalent of a law degree from an accredited law school; plus six years of legal experience including one year of public sector law and one year as a legislative liaison. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.  Preferred qualifications include experience as an attorney in a state agency, legislative experience, and supervisory experience.  Must be licensed to practice law and admitted to the Arkansas State Bar per ACA 16-22-201.

Position Specifics:

Ensures OAL compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Act, Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, state procurement laws, the Administrative Procedures Act and all ethical rules and statutes; provides legal interpretation of the laws and regulations. Advises the OAL, its Director and management personnel on legal implications of proposed rules, policies and procedures, administrative decisions, and actions. Coordinates the filing of all documentation and reports which must be statutorily filed with the LOC. Promulgates all OAL rules in conjunction with the legislative legal committee and ensures that those rules are properly filed with the necessary agencies and are in compliance with state and federal laws. Provides assistance to the Director in formulating and interpreting policies and procedures. Drafts and interprets legislative bills, resolutions and amendments related to the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Act. Reviews procurement contracts with OAL management and lottery vendors and reviews and advises on the terms of procurements recommended by the Director to ensure compliance with the Arkansas Procurement Code and the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Act; develops contracts with lottery retailers and reviews the terms of the contracts. Represents the OAL in civil proceedings and administrative adjudication related to issues involving the day-to-day operations of the OAL. Supports the Director in response to public and media relations. Supervises and directs the activities of the licensing department staff and oversees the licensing of OAL retailers.  Reviews all licensing applications for criminal and civil implications and makes recommendations to the Director regarding licensing approvals, suspensions or revocations.  Conducts appeal hearings as necessary.  Reviews and makes recommendations to changes to licensing rules and regulations.  Develops processes to further the automation and efficiency of the licensing process.  Assists the Investigations & Enforcement division with investigations of lottery theft and lottery fraud and serves as a liaison to local law enforcement and/or local prosecutor’s office in filing criminal charges.  Performs other duties and oversees special projects as may be assigned by the Director. 
 

The mission of the Department of Finance and Administration is to provide Arkansas citizens convenient, effective, and courteous service which will encourage voluntary compliance with tax, license, and child support laws.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WITH WORK HISTORY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Applications must include complete work history and references. A resume may accompany the state application but will not be substituted for any part of the application. False, misleading, or incomplete statements may result in disciplinary action and possible termination.

Veteran Preference:   A copy of a DD-214 must be submitted to the Hiring Official at the time of interview to be considered for Veteran Preference.

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