• Job #: 2026-67
• TWC Job #: 17018878
• Travel Required: 5%
• Monthly Salary: $9,166.67 – $10,000.00
• Position Location: Austin, TX
• Group Step: B28
• Class: 3522
• Status: Open

Assistant General Counsel – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for an Assistant General Counsel (General Counsel II) 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 You’ll Earn

The salary is $9,166.67 – $10,000.00 a month ($110,000.04 – $120,000.00 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: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits

What You’ll Do

This position performs complex (journey-level) legal work for the OOG. Work involves interpreting laws, regulations, and rules; preparing legal documents; and drafting and negotiating contracts. Provides well-researched legal services for the Governor and his staff on a wide range of legal issues, including state law and proposed legislation.

• Provides legal advice to the OOG on a wide range of legal matters, as assigned.
• Prepares legal documents, including contracts, procurements, grant agreements, and legal memoranda.
• Advises OOG management on programs and issues, including the discussion of legal risks.
• Reviews laws, rules, and regulations affecting OOG operations and administration.
• Provides legal advice to the OOG on policy decision-making and identifies appropriate legal solutions.
• Coordinates with other state agencies regarding legal matters affecting those agencies or the OOG.
• 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.
• Monitors, reviews, and analyzes legislation in advance of, and during, the legislative session.
• Drafts and reviews legal documents and conducts legal research, as needed.
• Provides input on the development of OOG programs and the establishment of OOG procedures.
• Assists OOG staff, including the General Counsel, in legal matters that may arise.
• Attends various meetings on behalf of the OOG.

How You’ll Qualify

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and current member of the bar in good standing; and
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas for three (3) years; or licensed in another state for three (3) years and able to secure licensure in Texas as soon as practicable.
• Must be able to research, analyze, and solve legal problems and to interpret laws and regulations.

You’re a Great Fit with

• Prior experience drafting and negotiating contracts or grant agreements.
• Prior experience working on state agency procurements.
• Prior experience working in and around the Texas Legislature.

Registration, Certification or Licensure

• Valid Texas driver’s license or be willing to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License within 90-days if moving from another state.
• Texas State Bar License in good standing or licensure in good standing in another state with demonstrated ability to obtain Texas licensure soon after joining the office.

How to Apply

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and resume, and apply online at www.workintexas.com. Paper applications and resumes are not accepted in person or via email.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office.

Submit a separate application and resume for each position that you are qualified.

In Work in Texas, search for Office of the Governor job postings by the “Agency Job ID” listed as “Job #” on the position description – or – using the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) assigned posting ID number, listed as “TWC job number” on the position description.