Director, Legal & Legislative Services

Title: Director, Legal & Legislative Services

State Role Title: Policy Planning Manager III

Hiring Range: $155,000 - $178,000

Pay Band: 7

Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location: VA Information Technologies

Agency Website: https://www.vita.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia IT Agency (VITA) is seeking an experienced lawyer with impressive people management skills to lead the legal and legislative directorate.

This position will be open until filled.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the selected candidate will provide legal advice and analysis to the agency’s executive team, including the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Commonwealth, and other VITA leaders and staff.

Additionally, this position will oversee:

- Agency matters related to law, policy, and legislative/government relations functions.

- Lead the development of VITA’s legal and legislative strategy, and provide advice and analysis to VITA staff, related to such matters.

- Manage and oversee staff who conduct agency programs related to compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act (COIA), the Virginia Public Records Act, regulatory management, coordination of OSIG and APA audits, pending or possible litigation (if any), internal guidance for various VITA business units (including Supply Chain Management and Human Resources), and other legal subjects and requirements.

- Serves as primary legislative liaison, including JLARC ongoing oversight and representing VITA's interests in the General Assembly.

- Serves as primary liaison to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), managing and coordinating legal work conducted on VITA’s behalf and working to facilitate effective and productive communication between VITA and OAG.

At VITA, we are driven by our mission to deliver sustainable and effective results through innovative, efficient, and secure services.

Our vision is to be Virginia's most customer-focused technology partner, dedicated to empowering the Commonwealth by connecting, protecting, and innovating.

Be a part of our transformative journey. Apply now and contribute to shaping the future of technology in Virginia!

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to interpret, explain, and apply policies, procedures and regulations.

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and effectively resolve complicated issues.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, establish milestones and meet deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to effectively work with agency management and employees, other state agencies, executive and legislative policymakers, and other stakeholders.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Must be an active member in good standing with the Virginia State Bar.

Additional Considerations

Extensive leadership experience in the legal sector, with over 10 years managing a legal team and operations.

Considerable experience in and knowledge of employment law.

Extensive knowledge of the Commonwealth of Virginia legislative process.

Considerable experience in the Commonwealth of Virginia budgetary process.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible for one (1) day telework.

Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

VITA is a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

• Name: VITA Human Resources
• Phone: Recruitment@vita.virginia.gov
• Email: Recruitment@vita.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.