TXCC - General Counsel (General Counsel IV)

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=107284andPostingSeq=1Agency InformationThe Texas Cyber Command (TXCC) is the state's front line of cyber defense, established by the 89th Texas Legislature to protect Texans, critical infrastructure, and government systems from evolving cyber threats. Headquartered in San Antonio (a national hub of cybersecurity talent), TXCC unites threat detection, incident response, and statewide cyber readiness under one mission-driven agency to establish Texas as the most cyber-resilient state in the nation. At TXCC, your work doesn't just sit in a queue - it actively secures, protects, defends, and educates over 31 million Texans every day.Job DescriptionPerforms highly advanced and/or managerial (senior level) legal work advising and representing the agency on legal matters; includes directing and planning legal activities, interpreting laws and regulations, and preparing legal documents. Functions as primary liaison with state leadership on legal issues. Supervises agency attorneys. Work is performed under minimal direction of the Agency Head with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Job DutiesServes as the agencys chief legal officer and principal legal advisor to the Agency Head and executive leadership on matters affecting the agency. Advises in the rulemaking process on a variety of technical and other issues. Supports the agencys efforts to comply with all applicable health and safety rules, and agency policies and proceduresSupervises agency attorneys; prepares or updates job descriptions; prepares annual evaluations for employeesConducts general research, advises, and represents the agency on issues related to intellectual property, information access, mediation adjudication, digital signatures, privacy, security, confidentiality, and federal cybersecurity legislation.Advises the agency on and/or interprets legal and regulatory aspects of Texas state and federal law, policies, and regulations governing or affecting agency operations, responsibilities, and personnel issues Researches and prepares legal documents; reviews bills, policies, statutes, and administrative rules; drafts form contracts, interagency contracts and memorandum of agreement implementing negotiated terms and standard conditions; reviews and approves all contracts and legally binding documents for the Agency Heads signature.Renders opinions and interpretations or otherwise assists agency in complying with open meetings and open records laws and regulations. Works in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General to represent the agency in civil action brought by or against the agency.Serves as the agencys ethics officer, if designated;Provides advice and counsel on ethical issues and guidelines to agency employees.Promptly conducts investigations pursuant to complaints and allegations of ethical wrongdoing or conflicts of interest.Prepares written investigative reports as necessary.Develops and maintains procedures for receiving, reviewing, and addressing complaints and allegations consistent with applicable law, agency policy, and confidentiality requirements.Performs other work-related duties as assigned.QualificationsMust meet applicable U.S. citizenship requirements, successfully complete required background screening, and maintain eligibility to access the systems, facilities, and information necessary to perform assigned duties. Must successfully complete and maintain applicable operational-readiness, incident-management, and other required training within established timeframes.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Experience:Evidence of progressively responsible legal experience.Exp rience serving as general counsel, deputy general counsel, or an equivalent senior legal advisor to executive leadership.Experience supervising attorneys, legal professionals, or a legal function.Experience advising on government contracting, procurement, employment, administrative, regulatory, ethics, compliance, or open-government matters. Licensure: Must possess and maintain an active license to practice law in Texas and remain in good standing with the State Bar of Texas throughout employment. Preferred QualificationsExperience:Experience serving as general counsel for a state agency.At least three years of experience supervising attorneys, legal professionals, or a legal function.Significant experience advising state-agency executive leadership on operational, administrative, and regulatory matters.Significant experience with Texas procurement and contracting requirements, the Public Information Act, the Open Meetings Act, records management, and government ethics.Experience advising on cybersecurity, privacy, information security, incident response, technology matters, and applicable laws and regulations.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge of:Federal and state laws affecting agency operations and administration of agency policies, regulations, and procedures, including laws and regulations governing employment. Texas state government, state legislative processes, and the state budget process.Texas purchasing and procurement. Cybersecurity laws and regulations.Skill in:Communicating both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.Legal research, writing and analysis; accessing and obtaining information from computerized legislative and legal databases.Training, assigning, and/or overseeing the work of others.Identifying, evaluating, and proactively resolving complex legal, operational, and personnel matters while effectively managing organizational risk.Independent professional judgment and candid legal advice.Attorney-client