Serves as Attorney to the Georgia Education Savings Authority (GESA). Under limited supervision, provides advice, counsel, support and technical assistance to the executive management and staff of the Authority. Serves as Authority liaison for legal and regulatory compliance, and maintains working knowledge of all applicable laws, statutes, etc., both state and federal, governing the operation of the Authority. Serves as legal advisor to the Authority’s Board and prepares proceedings, as necessary. Reports to the Vice President of the Georgia Education Savings Authority.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

·Drafts program regulations.

·Drafts and negotiates various agreements.

·Supports the Promise Scholarship Program implementation leadership team.

·Maintains current working knowledge of all pertinent federal and state laws, court rulings, rules and regulations and Authority policies and procedures to ensure correct interpretation and uniform implementation of the laws, rules, and regulations.

·Provides sound advice and counsel on matters concerning laws, regulations, liability, litigation, contracts, and/or risk management.

·Responds to inquiries regarding legal determination, open records requests, and requests to review and comment on proposed legislation in a timely manner.

·Applies knowledge of statutes to Authority operations, facts of case or dispute, and/or factual scenarios.

·Develops and implements legal processes to ensure response to the legal needs of the Authority.

·Conducts research for the Authority and assures that policies are accurate and reflect the correct interpretation of laws, rules, regulations, etc.

·Reviews all pertinent legislation pending before the Georgia General Assembly, or at the federal level, and communicates to management the potential impact of proposed legislation on the Authority’s mission and personnel.

·Reviews contracting processes upon request.

·Drafts any legislation as applicable to the Authority.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The following standards express the minimum background of training and experience DESIRABLE as evidence of an applicant’s ability to qualify for this specific position. Other training or experience, if evaluated as equivalent, may qualify an applicant for the position. 

·Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university AND licensed to practice law in Georgia AND four years of management related legal experience. Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis. 

·Experience in applicable legal or governmental environment.

·Polished and professional communication and presentation skills. Applicant must be able to represent the Authority in professional environments with policymakers, legislators, and other key constituencies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

·Experience in Contract Negotiation, Education, Employment Law, Statutory Interpretation, and Open Records/Open Meetings Act. State of Georgia government experience is preferred.

Salary will be commensurate with the qualifications of the selected applicant.

All selected applicants may be subject to a criminal background investigation and the highest level of education indicated will be verified before final approval to begin work. Applicants have the right to challenge the contents of any criminal history record obtained for the purpose of employment with GSFC.

The Georgia Educations Savings Authority is an equal opportunity employer.