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SORM | General Counsel and Division Chief | 26-0350

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Full-time
On-site
Austin, TX
$175,000 USD yearly

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Texas Comptroller's State Office of Risk Management seeks a seasoned General Counsel and Division Chief to lead the Legal Services Division in Austin. This full time onsite role acts as chief legal officer to the Board and executive leadership, guiding risk management, workers’ compensation, contracts, rulemaking, and statutory compliance, while supervising staff and coordinating with the Office of the Attorney General. Requirements include a JD, at least five years of legal practice, and active Texas bar status; strong leadership and communication skills; travel up to 10%. Preferred: state government, rulemaking or procurement experience. Salary is 14,583.34 monthly. Apply via WorkInTexas or mail to Elaina Middleton; tailor your resume to governance, policy, and contract oversight. Equal opportunity employer.

SORM | General Counsel and Division Chief | 26-0350 (00056528) 

Organization

: STATE OFFICE OF RISK MANAGEMENT 

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin 

Work Locations

: Office of Risk Management 300 W. 15Th St 6Th Floor Austin 78701 

  

Job

: Legal 

Employee Status

: Regular 

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 State Job Code: 3524  Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 32  

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 14,583.34 - 14,583.34 (Monthly) 

Number of Openings

: 1 

Overtime Status

: Exempt 

Job Posting

: Feb 27, 2026, 8:42:24 PM 

Closing Date

: Ongoing 

Description

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The State Office of Risk Management’s core missions are customer service oriented. We administer the workers’ compensation program, insurance and risk management programs, and continuity of operations program for other state entities.

This position will serve as the chief legal officer for the State Office of Risk Management. This position provides legal advice and counsel to the Board of Directors and executive leadership on matters involving risk management, insurance programs, workers’ compensation, administrative law, and statutory compliance. Oversees litigation and administrative proceedings, leads rulemaking activities, reviews contracts, and ensures compliance with state and federal law. Supervises legal staff and represents the agency in legal and policy matters as assigned.


ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

  • Provide legal advice and guidance to the Executive Director and agency leadership on statutory, regulatory, governance, and strategic matters.
  • Review, draft, revise, and approve contracts, administrative rules, and agency policies.
  • Monitor and analyze legislation; draft bills, fiscal notes, and policy recommendations as needed.
  • Represent the agency in litigation and administrative proceedings and coordinate with the Office of the Attorney General.
  • Direct and oversee the Legal Services Division, including establishing priorities, performance expectations, and operational standards.
  • Support preparation of statutory reports, strategic planning documents, and legislative submissions.
  • Promote transparency, collaboration, and effective communication across the agency and with external stakeholders.
  • Performs related work as assigned.
  • Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
  • Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule.
  • Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
  • Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity.
 

Qualifications

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. 
  • Experience: Minimum of five years of full-time experience in the practice of law. *Law clerk experience can be counted toward the legal experience.
  • Experience providing legal counsel to senior leadership.
  • Must be licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas.
  • Must be a member in good standing with State Bar of Texas and eligible to practice law in Texas. 
  • Knowledge of legal principles, practices, and proceedings; state and federal laws, regulations, and rules; legal codes, court procedures, precedents, executive orders, and agency rules.
  • Skill in identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
  • Skill in effective oral and written communication.
  • Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel.
  • Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA.
  • Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
  • Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 10%.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in Texas state government.
  • Supervisory or management experience.
  • Experience with rulemaking or legislative analysis.
  • Experience with the State Procurement Process.
  • Experience in administrative, governmental, insurance, or workers’ compensation law.
     

TO APPLY  
All applications for employment with the State Office of Risk Management must be submitted electronically through www.WorkInTexas.com. A State of Texas application in WorkInTexas (WIT) must be completed to be considered OR Submit a State of Texas Application for Employment to: Attn: Elaina Middleton, State Office of Risk Management, P.O. Box 13777, Austin, TX 78711-3777. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf

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