Senior Vice President & General Counsel
State of Indiana
Senior Vice President & General Counsel
Date Posted: Jan 2, 2025
Requisition ID: 454353
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About Indiana Economic Development Corporation :
Bring your biggest and boldest ideas to life as an employee of the IEDC. We are a fast-paced and forward-thinking team charged with pursuing economic development opportunities for current and future Hoosiers in our state and around the world. Our culture embodies the spirit of being bold and working collaboratively to create the economy of the future.
The IEDC is organized as a public private partnership led by the Secretary of Commerce and governed by a board chaired by the Governor of Indiana.
Be sure to review our comprehensive benefits package offerings below!
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has been recognzied as one of the 2023 and 2024 Top Workplaces by Indianapolis Star.
Role Overview:
The Senior Vice President (SVP) & General Counsel advises on all legal matters for the corporation, including board governance matters (e.g., compliance with bylaws, board policies, and resolutions, and preparation of board minutes), ethics, open door and public records issues, internal personnel issues, compliance and litigation matters, transactions and contracts, supervises the Legal, Account Management and Compliance teams and advises IEDC leadership on strategic direction and initiatives.
Salary Statement:
The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $ 165,000.
A Day in the Life:
+ Serves as a member of the Leadership Team, which includes the Executive Team, Senior Vice Presidents and Vice Presidents.
+ Advises the Executive Team, Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, and others on legal matters.
+ Advises Leadership on strategic direction and initiatives.
+ Responsible for drafting, reviewing and/or memorializing IEDC contracts, MOUs and other documents.
+ Provides counsel concerning compliance with federal and state law.
+ Responsible for responding to all public records requests.
+ Serves as Ethics Officer for the IEDC.
+ Serves as Privacy Officer for the IEDC.
+ Supervises the Account Management and Compliance Teams.
+ Serves as Secretary to the Board of Directors and is responsible for Open Door Law compliance for all public meetings.
+ Provides counsel to Vice President, Human Resources and Chief Operating Officer on personnel issues.
+ Oversees the Legal and Account Management departments.
What You'll Need for Success:
Education:
+ Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required.
Experience:
+ Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in government, corporate or private law firm practice.
+ Prior government and/or private law firm management experience strongly preferred.
Ability to:
+ Provide executive-level briefings on legal issues.
+ Give valuable advice in planning transactions or making executive decisions.
+ Multi-task and work effectively under pressure.
+ Communicate very effectively orally and in writing.
+ Make tough decisions.
+ Assist in personnel management.
+ Interpret and apply provisions of the state and federal law affecting economic development programs.
+ Understand corporate structure and policy making processes.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
+ Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
+ Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
+ Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
+ Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
+ Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
+ Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
+ A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
+ 160 hours of paid new parent leave
+ Up to 16 hours of paid community service leave
+ Combined 192 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
+ 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
+ Education Reimbursement Program
+ Group life insurance
+ Referral Bonus program
+ Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
+ Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
+ Free Parking for most positions
+ Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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