Assistant General Counsel (General Counsel III) 2026-68

Assistant General Counsel - Austin, Texas The Office of the Governor is looking for an Assistant General Counsel (General Counsel III) to work in the General Counsel Division. Who We Are The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin. What Youll Earn The salary is $12,500.00 - $14,166.67 a month ($150,000.00 - $170,000.00 a year). Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: What Youll Do This position performs advanced and/or managerial (senior-level) legal work for the OOG. Work involves providing well-researched legal services for the Governor and his staff on a wide range of legal issues, including drafting and negotiating contracts, procurement documents, and grant agreements; preparing other legal documents; interpreting laws, regulations, and rules; and briefing the General Counsel and Governor on executions and other issues. Reviews bills for legal issues during the legislative session. Provides legal advice to the Governor and the agency on a wide range of legal matters as assigned with a focus on criminal law and public safety. Monitors, reviews, and summarizes litigation matters of interest to the OOG and the State of Texas. Directs and plans legal activities for the agency. Prepares legal documents, including contracts, procurements, grant agreements, and legal memoranda. Provides legal advice relating to the management of OOG programs, including any issues involving legal risks. Reviews and advises on the interpretation, application, and enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations affecting OOG operations and administration. Provides input on the development of OOG programs and the establishment of relevant procedures. Provides legal advice to the OOG on policy decision-making and identifies appropriate legal solutions. Assists OOG staff, including General Counsel, in legal matters that arise with respect to other state agencies. Attends various meetings on behalf of the OOG. Coordinates with other state agencies regarding legal matters affecting those agencies or the OOG. Monitors, reviews, and analyzes legislation in advance of, and during, the legislative session. Communicates effectively with members of the Texas Legislature, advocacy groups, local governmental entities and law enforcement, constituents, and others as authorized on behalf of the OOG. Assists OOGs General Counsel Division with management of litigation involving the agency. Reviews legal documents and conducts legal research as needed. Provides advice and counsel on a wide range of legal matters as assigned. How Youll Qualify <