Staff Attorney – Tennessee Lottery

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Post Date 08/29/2019

Posting Expires 10/31/2019

Position Location Nashville

Position Type Full Time

Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the Legal Services department concerning a full range of legal issues that arise in the operation of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation.   This position will be responsible for ensuring that corporate policies and procedures are complied with and corporate responsibilities are met.

Required Education

A JD from a law school of recognized standing combined with a BS/BA and license to practice law in Tennessee (or the ability to be licensed within six months) are required.

Required Experience

A minimum of three years of legal experience is required. Familiarity with some or all of the following subject areas is preferred: employment law, copyright and trademark law, regulatory audit and compliance reviews, general business litigation, bankruptcy, litigation management and gaming law.

Must have superior analytical, writing and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail. Must demonstrate the highest level of integrity and professionalism and possess excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills with the ability to provide sound, clear legal advice. Must be able to proactively work with executive management to identify areas of opportunity. Must be computer literate and possess strong research skills.

Ability to draft briefs, contracts, procedures and reports; respond to regulatory inquiries; and draft and answer complaints; along with the ability to speak effectively before the judiciary, hearing officers, legislature, customers, contractors, corporate officers and directors and employees.

Must be able to travel intra-state using company vehicle. Must maintain a valid Tennessee Driver’s License at all times.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $101,000 Based on Experience

Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job and should not be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

Assists the General Counsel and Vice President for Corporate Transactions in coordinating legal services to the Board of Directors, executive management and other staff members to ensure that legal issues are resolved in an efficient and accurate manner
Conducts legal research necessary to analyze legal issues, including examining statutes, judicial decisions and other authorities
Prepares legal memoranda, opinions, reports and other legal documents for use by the General Counsel
Reviews, prepares, and/or negotiates contracts, contract amendments, and change orders  when requested
Prepares, maintains, and updates case files
Provides updates on legal issues to TEL management
Reviews and responds to regulatory claims filed against the corporation
Manages the Minority Business Participation Program 
Represents the corporation in administrative and judicial hearings
Monitors and coordinates litigation assigned to outside counsel, including collections matters
Conducts and/or assists in investigations of employee grievance issues
Serves on various internal committees providing legal advice and assistance on a number of matters, including internet gaming, retailer compliance, the development of new instant and drawing-style games, tax and collections issues
Provides legal assistance on vendor, employee and retailer criminal background reviews
Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information by e-mail, telephone, in person or by mail from citizens, retailers, employees, department heads, etc.
Provides training to staff and management on legal issues

Application Disclaimer
Under state law, you may not become or remain an employee of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation if you have been convicted of:
1. Any felony;
2. A misdemeanor involving gambling, theft, computer offenses, forgery, perjury, dishonesty or unlawful selling of or providing a product or substance to a minor;
3. A violation of the Tennessee Education Lottery Implementation Law (T.C.A. 4-51-101 et seq.); or
4. Any offense in a federal court, military court or court of another state, territory or jurisdiction that, under the laws of the State of Tennessee, would disqualify you for the reasons listed above.
  
  The TEL shall not employ any person who is related to a retailer under contract with the TEL. Nor shall the TEL contract with a retailer who is an employee of the TEL.
  
  The TEL is prohibited from employing any person who has a financial interest in a TEL vendor or a vendor proposing to do business with the TEL.
  
  Purchase of Tennessee Lottery tickets for any reason, including for use as gifts, by officers or employees, or any relative residing in their household, is strictly prohibited.
  
  The TEL operates a drug-free workplace. Offers will be conditional upon a candidate’s successfully passing a test for the presence of illegal substances. The TEL will conduct the drug test and a background investigation at no cost to the prospective employee.
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