Montana Career Opportunity – Chief Legal Counsel – Montana Department of Commerce

The Commerce Director’s Office provides centralized finance, budget, legal, IT, communications and HR services and resources for the Department Divisions and attached boards.

This position is the Chief Legal Counsel for the Montana Department of Commerce. The position conducts advanced legal research and investigation into state and federal administrative rules, statutory and case law, practices of other states, etc. to provide comprehensive professional legal support, direction and advice for the effective administration of the Department. This includes legal support for a broad range of areas including local government technical assistance, economic and community development, tourism promotion, housing and health facility financing programs, employment and contract law, accounting and tax law, etc. The position provides legal advice and direction to the Director and other officials on an ongoing basis, which directly affects the administration of the Department. The position is responsible for preparing and litigating cases on behalf of the department in trial and appellate courts, and administrative tribunals; and monitoring, evaluating, drafting, synthesizing, and reviewing new and changed legislation and administrative rules.