"Alerted.org

EXECUTIVE SENIOR ATTORNEY (WT: SENIOR ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL) - 76005271

Date: Dec 3, 2025

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) .

Requisition No: 866067

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: EXECUTIVE SENIOR ATTORNEY (WT: SENIOR ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL) - 76005271

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 76005271

Salary: $89,500.08 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 12/25/2025

Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)

OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LEGAL

DAS/OED LEGAL COUNSEL

Selected Exempt Service (SES) Opportunity

*Open Competitive Advertisement*

To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.

Contact Person: Tammie Gibbs, (850)617-3147, [email protected]

The Organization

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way toA Safer Floridathrough the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.

Our Benefits include

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Annual and Sick Leave Package

+ Nine Paid Holidays

+ State Health and Life Insurance

+ Educational Benefits

+ Contributory Retirement Plan

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.

If you're seeking employment with a meaningful mission, opportunities for skill growth and career advancement, competitive medical and life insurance, retirement benefits, ample vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and educational assistance, consider building your career at FLHSMV!

Duties and Responsibilities

This Senior Assistant General Counsel position reports directly to the Chief Counsel for Administrative Services within the Office of General Counsel. This position is primarily responsible for assisting with agency-wide administrative rule making; reviewing and drafting department-wide policies and procedures; and providing legal advice regarding public records issues. This position may also provide assistance with other areas on an as needed basis, including reviewing and drafting contracts and leases, and drafting and analyzing legislative bills and amendments. This position may also represent the Department in administrative or civil litigation, including rule challenges.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Knowledge of administrative rulemaking under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.

+ Knowledge of Florida legislative process.

+ Knowledge of Florida public records law.

+ Knowledge of contracts and public procurement law.

+ Proficiency in civil, appellate, and administrative litigation.

+ Excellent writing and communication skills.

+ Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.

+ Ability to research and interpret complex provisions of the law as it relates to powers, duties and functions of the Department.

+ Independent decision-making skills and a strong work ethic.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience in rulemaking under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.

+ Experience handling public records matters under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.

+ Legal experience related to competitive procurements and contract review for a state, local or federal government agency.

+ Experience in civil or administrative litigation.

Job Related Requirements

+ The position you are applying is subject to aLevel 2 background check, along with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI, as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes. Please note that, since this position requires CJIS clearance, the Department will have access to all an applicant’s criminal and juvenile delinquency records, even those that have been sealed or expunged.

+ The position requires the incumbent to have and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing. A driver’s license history review will be conducted on all candidates in consideration for the position.

+ The selected applicant must be a member of The Florida Bar in good standing with two years of experience as an attorney.

+ Travel is required.

General Information

+ The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.

+ Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.

+ FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee