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Vir Biotechnology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes infectious disease programs for chronic hepatitis delta and chronic hepatitis B infections and multiple dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.

We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Vir Biotechnology is looking for a dynamic and experienced Healthcare Law Attorney with compliance and privacy experience to join our Legal team as we further our mission of addressing unmet need in infectious diseases and other serious conditions. Reporting to our EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, you will provide and oversee the development, execution, analysis, interpretation and communication of healthcare law aspects to Vir Biotechnology. You will advise on privacy matters and provide strategic advice on healthcare compliance issues to the company.

This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of 4 days per week in office.

What You'll Do

• Be the lead counsel for healthcare law issues related to our product candidates, including review of all external communications, participation in cross-functional committees charged with setting/implementing clinical and commercial development and reviewing scientific, clinical, and medical publications.
• Support our transactional group by providing regulatory and compliance guidance for clinical trial agreements, consulting agreements, speaker agreements, purchase and distribution agreements, supply agreements, advisory board agreements, certain vendor services agreements, and other related agreements.
• Support our clinical operations by providing review of Informed Consent Forms (ICFs), management of adverse events/patient injury issues, and handling of site specific issues/study promotions.
• Advise internal teams on clinical, commercial, privacy, and governmental legal matters, including support for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
• Provide guidance on healthcare laws and regulations affecting biopharmaceutical products and operationsthis includes compliance, fraud and abuse, privacy, pharmacovigilance, product liability, advertising/labeling and other matters relevant to investigational and commercial therapeutic products.
• Support our internal teams on healthcare compliance including the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), FDA guidance, U.S. PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act, HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, GDPR, and similar regulations.
• Provide compliance guidance related to contracting with HCPs, including conducting FMV analysis and transparency reporting with respect to our external advisory boards.
• Develop practical legal solutions that align with our business objectives, policies, and industry best practices.
• Draft, review, and negotiate clinical contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Operations team, Legal team and external partners to ensure clinical agreements comply with business best practices and relevant country regulations.
• Draft and negotiate other commercial and complex transactions as assigned.
  
  
  

• Bachelor's degree and J.D. from a nationally accredited law school; and admitted and in good standing in a U.S. Jurisdiction (preferably California).
• 15+ years as healthcare law counsel at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company and/or a law firm supporting pharmaceutical/biotech clients.
• Command of relevant laws, regulations, guidance and industry codes governing healthcare products, regulatory aspects of healthcare products, healthcare fraud and abuse, pharmacovigilance, GMP, advertising and labeling, product liability, pricing and reimbursement, antitrust, privacy, and other matters relevant to the development and the commercialization of biotechnology and pharmaceutical products.
• Experienced in building, advising, and implementing compliance programs, following guidelines such as OIG and Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
• Skilled at drafting, reviewing, and negotiating healthcare law agreements and related documents.
• One or more of the following experiences is preferred:
• General litigation and artificial intelligence
• New product launches
• Global clinical trials and data privacy experience
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Health Care Provider
• Industries Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Vir Biotechnology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.

We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.

Vir Biotechnology is looking for a dynamic and experienced Healthcare Law Attorney with compliance and privacy experience to join our Legal team as we further our mission of addressing unmet need in infectious diseases and other serious conditions. Reporting to our EVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, you will provide and oversee the development, execution, analysis, interpretation and communication of healthcare law aspects to Vir Biotechnology. You will advise on privacy matters and provide strategic advice on healthcare compliance issues to the company.

This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of 4 days per week in office.

• Be the lead counsel for healthcare law issues related to our product candidates, including review of scientific, clinical, and medical publications, and participating in cross-functional committees charged with setting/implementing clinical and commercial development.
• Support our clinical operations by providing review of Informed Consent Forms (ICFs), management of adverse events/patient injury issues, and handling of site-specific issues/study promotions.
• Advise internal teams on clinical, commercial, privacy, and governmental legal matters, including support for Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
• Provide guidance on healthcare laws and regulations affecting biopharmaceutical products and operationsthis includes compliance, fraud and abuse, privacy, pharmacovigilance, product liability, advertising/labelingand other matters relevant to investigational and commercial therapeutic products.
• Lead Vir Legal function on all data privacy matters specifically related to clinical operations
• Support our internal teams on healthcare compliance including the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), FDA guidance, U.S. PhRMA Code, Sunshine Act, HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, GDPR, and similar regulations.
• Support our transactional group by providing regulatory and compliance guidance for clinical trial agreements, consulting agreements, speaker agreements, advisory board agreements, and certain vendor services agreements.
• Provide compliance guidance related to contracting with HCPs, including conducting FMV analysis and transparency reporting with respect to our external advisory boards.

• Bachelor's degree and J.D. from a nationally accredited law school; and admitted and in good standing in a U.S. Jurisdiction (preferably California).
• 15+ years as healthcare law counsel at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company and/or a law firm supporting pharmaceutical/biotech clients, preferably with product launch experience
• Command of relevant laws, regulations, guidance and industry codes governing healthcare products, regulatory aspects of healthcare products, healthcare fraud and abuse, global clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, advertising and labeling, product liability, pricing and reimbursement, antitrust, and data privacy
• Experienced in building, advising, and implementing compliance programs, following guidelines such as OIG and Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

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Chief Legal Advisor

About the Company

A reputable and established healthcare system, committed to excellence in care and innovation.

Industry
Hospital & Health Care

Type
Non Profit

Founded
1924

Employees
10,001+

Categories

• Association
• Fitness
• Health Care
• Non Profit

Specialties

• heart care
• cancer care
• primary care
• orthopedics and spine
• bariatric surgery
• proton therapy
• women's health
• diabetes care
• integrative medicine
• physical rehabilitation
• neurology
• dermatology
• executive health
• men's health
• travel medicine
• holistic medicine
• brain and spine
• concierge medicine
• robotic surgery
• emergency care

Business Classifications

• B2C

About the Role

The organization is seeking a dynamic Chief Legal Advisor (CLA) to lead all legal affairs and provide expert guidance across a variety of legal matters. The CLA will be integral to the Corporate Executive Leadership Team, offering strategic advice on regulatory compliance, governance, litigation, transactions, employment issues, privacy, risk management, and healthcare law.

To excel in this role, candidates must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution, a current membership in good standing with the State Bar of California, and a minimum of 15 years of comprehensive legal experience, including a substantial focus on healthcare law or related regulatory environments.

Successful candidates will have a stellar record of leadership within complex organizations, ideally in a healthcare system, and a deep understanding of the nonprofit healthcare legal framework.

Key responsibilities include:
- Serving as the chief legal advisor to the CEO and Board
- Directing and managing all facets of legal operations
- Offering strategic counsel on transactions
- Guaranteeing compliance with all federal and state regulations

The ideal candidate will lead a talented legal team, uphold ethical standards, and nurture a culture of transparency and accountability. Critical competencies for this position include strategic thinking, outstanding communication, negotiation prowess, and impeccable integrity.

The Chief Legal Advisor will need to approach problem-solving proactively and collaborate effectively at the executive level to navigate intricate legal challenges across various functional realms.

Hiring Manager Title
President & Chief Executive Officer

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Legal

Job Description

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title:      Legal Advisor I – Department of Administrative Hearings
Division:       Northern Operations
Union:           N/A
Location:      17 N State St, Chicago, IL – Cook County

Salary:    Starting at $4,656.00 – commensurate with experience   

Overview : 
Performs routine legal work in preparation of hearings cases, confers with the general public, witnesses, other attorneys and departmental personnel as it relates to the formal hearing process; serves as hearing representative for the Secretary of State at formal proceedings by presenting the State's case against the petitioner, calling and questioning witnesses and presenting evidence; conducts formal driver’s license hearings; reviews and analyzes formal hearings finding; utilizes a personal computer to prepare formal orders, including findings of facts, conclusion of law and recommendation, which may be up to 10 pages or more each, and which include the entry of Driver's License numbers, driving abstract entries, references to the Illinois Administrative Code and other statutory citations, court decision citations and footnotes, in compliance with statutory time constraints.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In preparation of hearings cases, confers with the public, witnesses, other attorneys and departmental personnel as it relates to the formal hearing process; conducts investigations and researches activities to determine facts; answers inquiries regarding legal matters pertaining to the administrative hearings process.
• Serves as hearing representative for the Secretary of State at formal proceedings by presenting the State's case against the petitioner, calling and questioning witnesses and presenting evidence.
• Conducts formal driver’s license hearings, as required under 625 ILCS 5/2 118 Illinois Vehicle Code to recommend disposition of petitioner's request for driving relief; rules on admissibility and relevance of evidence, motions and objections; examines witnesses; determines facts to assess and interpret evidence and testimony considering legal implications, applications of law, rules and policies and the public safety; subpoenas witnesses or documents.
• Reviews and analyzes formal hearing findings, petitioner's driving record and petitioner's eligibility for reinstatement or other driving relief; utilizes keyboard techniques of office automated system to prepare formal orders based on evidence presented at the hearing; submits the formal order for processing within the time standard set by the Department of Administrative Hearings.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Requires extensive knowledge of the common law and of the State and Federal laws relating to administrative and regulatory functions.
• Requires extensive knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedure and of the rules of evidence, hearings, and trial procedures.
• Requires working knowledge of management practices and procedures.
• Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with superiors, other attorneys, employees and the public.
• Requires ability to present material in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation, as briefs, orders, reports or decisions.
• Requires ability to exercise sound judgement in appraising and evaluating problems of a procedural nature.
• Requires the ability to lift/carry up to 0-10 lbs.
• Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.

• Please visit   to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume, or other attachments as needed.
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ( ) or Springfield ( ).  

 
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

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Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title:      Legal Advisor II – Office of the Inspector General
Division:     N/A
Union:          N/A
Location:    115 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL – Cook County
Salary:    $5,586 to $12,209 monthly – commensurate with experience
Benefits:       

Overview : 

Advises and coordinates legal activities of the Office of the Inspector General’s Office; conducts investigations and research activities to ensure   compliance with applicable statutes, rules and policies or for use in court cases regarding lobbying registration/reporting/compliance, employees, audits and procurement; engages in specialized legal and administrative work and performs complex technical functions in the drafting of administrative rules and/or legislation affecting the Office’s programs; counsels administrative officials on matters of policy and operational procedures; assists the General Counsel's office or Attorney General in the conduct of litigation on special cases which may have Important implications to the Offices of the Inspector General and Secretary of State.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advises the Inspector General and other administrative staff concerning problems of a legal nature involving the operational programs of the Office; provides legal advice and consultation as needed throughout the Office pertaining to the administrative rules, regulations and other programs and policies; participates in the development and implementation of programs and procedures required to meet statutory compliance.
• Researches, drafts and writes memoranda of law on legal issues as they relate to the Inspector General’s Office; reviews current and proposed legislation for legal sufficiency and statutory changes, as well as for the necessity of administrative rules; confers with Inspector General and advises administrative officials of potential problems related to legislation.
• Advises the Inspector General concerning Office matters, including conflicts of interest or malfeasance of employees and the enforcement of appropriate portions of the Illinois law, federal law and Secretary of State policies and Rules in conjunction with other State and local law enforcements organizations; advises as attorney for the Office in adversary proceedings; presents evidence at hearings, examines and cross examines witnesses, makes initial and closing arguments to hearing officer; coordinates Investigations and confers with the Inspector General, Attorney General and General Counsel representing the Offices of the Inspector General and Secretary of State in legal proceedings.
• Reviews current administrative rules, policies and procedures, etc. and proposes amendments as well as drafting new administrative rules when necessary to ensure adherence to accepted work standards, policies, rules and procedures within the Office, for procurement and for lobbying registration, reporting and compliance.
• Advises the public, including attorneys, prosecutors, and court officials concerning statutory interpretation and compliance with laws and office procedures, etc. affecting the Office of the Inspector General and the Secretary of State’s Office; conducts in-depth legal research in response to serious issues faced by department directors, administrators and executive office involving Office programs and policies.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Requires extensive knowledge of the common law and of the State and Federal laws relating to administrative and regulatory functions.
• Requires extensive knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedure and of the rules of evidence, hearings, and trial procedures.
• Requires working knowledge of management practices and procedures.
• Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with superiors, other attorneys, employees and the public.
• Requires ability to present material in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation, as briefs, orders, reports or decisions.
• Requires ability to exercise sound judgement in appraising and evaluating problems of a procedural nature.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push and pull 50 lbs.
• Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.

• Please visit   to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume, or other attachments as needed.
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ( ) or Springfield ( ).  

 
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

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We empower girls and women to move from hopeless to hopeful!

The Thaddeus Resource Center is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to restore HOPE, inspire GROWTH, and EMPOWER girls and women through mental health, education, life skill development, workforce training, and other supportive services. We pride ourselves in having established an empowering and compassionate culture that promotes open communication and collaboration through our values of Empowerment, Commitment, Hope, Compassion, Community, and Grace.

If you are looking for a HANDS-ON experience where you can truly make an IMPACT, join our team and help us achieve our mission and vision of reaching our community of women, girls, and at-risk youth.

About the Role:

As a Pro Bono Legal Advisor at the Thaddeus Resource Center, you will be in an important role with being an advocate for women and girls in need. Your legal expertise will create empowerment in our clients through guidance, representation, and support in navigating legal challenges. By ensuring access to justice, you will contribute to our mission of restoring hope and inspiring growth.

Responsibilities:

• Legal Consultations: Conduct primary consultations with clients to assess legal needs, and provide clear explanations of legal rights, options for the clients, and possible results of their cases.
• Case Management: Will manage a caseload of legal matters ranging in family law, housing, employment, and immigration. Pro Bono Legal Advisors will also be responsible for drafting legal documents, petitions, and correspondence.
• Advocacy and Representation: Provide clients with representation in court hearings, administrative proceedings, and negotiations while advocating for clients' rights and best interests.
• Community Education: Organize legal workshops and informational sessions for clients, and raise awareness about legal rights and resources that are available.
• Collaboration: Pro Bono Legal Advisors will work together with other Thaddeus Resource Center staff, volunteers, and external legal partners. Pro Bono Legal Advisors will also be required to participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings.

Requirements:

• Must currently reside in California.
• Licensed Attorneys are required to be admitted to the California State Bar, and be experienced in relevant legal areas.
• Licensed Attorneys must be able to show empathy and compassion to create a connection with diverse clients and understand their unique circumstances.

Time Commitment:

• As needed

Job Description

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title:      Legal Advisor I – Securities Department
Division:     Enforcement
Union:          N/A
Location:    69 W Washington St, Chicago, IL – Cook County
Salary:    $4,656 to $10,513 monthly – commensurate with experience
Benefits:       

Overview : 
Acts as representative of the Secretary of State by participating in the enforcement actions involving violations of the Illinois Securities Law; handles and provides legal advice and assistance on regulatory issues involving the registration of securities, small company offerings, private placements, and other filings made with the Department; reviews inter-state securities filings; assists in issuing interpretive and no-action letters on matters involving securities registration and exemptions; participates in drafting modifications to laws administrative rules and regulations deemed necessary to implement statutory provisions; assists other sections within the Department on issues involving registered entities, issuers and exempted entities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handles regulatory issues involving the registration of securities, small company offerings, private placements, and other filings made with the Department.  Participates in enforcement actions involving violations of the Illinois Securities Law.
• Provides legal advice and assistance on regulatory issues involving Investment Advisers and representatives, Broker Dealers and salespersons, Issuers, Business Brokers, Loan Brokers, and Business Opportunities entities. Works with other states in review of inter-state securities filings. Responds to questions and inquiries from the public, attorneys and other regulators concerning statutory interpretations and compliance.
• Participates in the drafting of modifications to laws, administrative rules and regulations deemed necessary to implement statutory provisions; researches, drafts and writes routine memoranda of law and legal issues related to the laws administered by the Department.
• Assists in issuing interpretive and no-action letters on issues involving securities registration and exemptions.  Assists the Enforcement and Audit and Compliance sections on issues involving registered entities, issuers and exempted entities.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Requires extensive knowledge of the common law and of the State and Federal laws relating to administrative and regulatory functions.
• Requires extensive knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedure and of the rules of evidence, hearings, and trial procedures.
• Requires working knowledge of management practices and procedures.
• Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with superiors, other attorneys, employees and the public.
• Requires ability to present material in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation, as briefs, orders, reports or decisions.
• Requires ability to exercise sound judgement in appraising and evaluating problems of a procedural nature.
• Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.

• Please visit   to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume, or other attachments as needed.
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ( ) or Springfield ( ).  

 
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

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Job Description

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title:    Senior Legal Advisor – Securities Department
Division:     Enforcement
Union:          N/A
Location:    69 W Washington Ave, Chicago, IL – Cook County
Salary:        Range $5,985 to $12,888 monthly - commensurate with experience
Benefits:          

Overview : 

Serves as senior legal advisor to the Enforcement/Legal Division concerning Programs administered by the Chicago Legal Section, supervises staff attorneys in hearings, special investigations and research for the determination of facts, the issuance of administrative orders or decisions, or the drafting of complex Legislation, regulations, rules or procedures; counsels department administrative officials on matters of policy and organization; conducts or assists other attorneys on special cases which may have important implications in the department .

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs professional supervisory work in helping to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of the legal staff.  Supervises legal staff activities, implements operational procedures and coordinates workflow (caseload) among subordinate staff attorneys. Enforces adherence to accepted work standards, Secretary of State Policy Manual, Personnel Rules and assists in evaluation, of subordinate staff performance.
• Conducts investigations of suspected securities fraud and violations; prepares and issues subpoenas, conducts depositions, interviews witnesses; contacts various other enforcement agencies to gather and perfect evidence for hearings engaging in legal research, plea bargaining and settlement.  Prepares and serves Temporary Orders to prohibit sales of securities and Notices of Hearing.
• Acts as attorney for the department in adversary proceedings; presents evidence at hearings, examines and cross examines witnesses, makes initial and closing argu­ments to hearing officer. Coordinates investigations with state prosecutorial agencies, foreign/state regulatory agencies and federal regulatory agencies and federal regulatory and prosecutorial agencies.
• Responds to inquiries from private attorneys and the securities industry-with respect to the status, meaning,-mechanics and, technical requirements of the Illinois Securities Law of 1953. Keeps up to date with the securities industry by attending seminars/training provided through NASAA, NASD and other regulatory agencies; develops and presents educational and financial literacy programs related to the securities industry to interested groups and organizations.
•  Makes recommendations regarding outcome of investigations to Assistant Director recommending course of action to be taken by the department.
• Provides advice and counsel to examiners and auditors "regarding, background searches of public records and other state agencies for organizational documents and prior activities of possible respondents. Extensive travel statewide is required.
• Researches, drafts and writes memoranda of law on complex legal issues as they relate to securities law enforcement; proposes rules and statutory changes to the Director participating in drafting legislation and amendments to the Rules and Regulations; confers with Director, Chief Deputy Director and Assistant Director or matters before state and federal courts.
• Using effective automation techniques, reviews, analyzes and recommends action on cases before the office being handled by staff examiners, auditors and staff using automation updates and rewrites office forms and form letters for improved operation procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Requires extensive knowledge of the common law and of the State and Federal laws relating to administrative and regulatory functions.
• Requires extensive knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedure and of the rules of evidence, hearings, and trial procedures.
• Requires working knowledge of management practices and procedures.
• Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with superiors, other attorneys, employees and the public.
• Requires ability to present material in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation, as briefs, orders, reports or decisions.
• Requires ability to exercise sound judgement in appraising and evaluating problems of a procedural nature.
• Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.

• Please visit   to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume, or other attachments as needed.
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ( ) or Springfield ( ).  

 
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

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Job Description

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title:    Senior Legal Advisor – Securities Department
Division:     Enforcement
Union:          N/A
Location:    69 W Washington Ave, Chicago, IL – Cook County
Salary:        Range $5,985 to $12,888 monthly - commensurate with experience
Benefits:          

Overview : 

Serves as senior legal advisor to the Enforcement/Legal Division concerning Programs administered by the Chicago Legal Section, supervises staff attorneys in hearings, special investigations and research for the determination of facts, the issuance of administrative orders or decisions, or the drafting of complex Legislation, regulations, rules or procedures; counsels department administrative officials on matters of policy and organization; conducts or assists other attorneys on special cases which may have important implications in the department .

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs professional supervisory work in helping to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of the legal staff.  Supervises legal staff activities, implements operational procedures and coordinates workflow (caseload) among subordinate staff attorneys. Enforces adherence to accepted work standards, Secretary of State Policy Manual, Personnel Rules and assists in evaluation, of subordinate staff performance.
• Conducts investigations of suspected securities fraud and violations; prepares and issues subpoenas, conducts depositions, interviews witnesses; contacts various other enforcement agencies to gather and perfect evidence for hearings engaging in legal research, plea bargaining and settlement.  Prepares and serves Temporary Orders to prohibit sales of securities and Notices of Hearing.
• Acts as attorney for the department in adversary proceedings; presents evidence at hearings, examines and cross examines witnesses, makes initial and closing argu­ments to hearing officer. Coordinates investigations with state prosecutorial agencies, foreign/state regulatory agencies and federal regulatory agencies and federal regulatory and prosecutorial agencies.
• Responds to inquiries from private attorneys and the securities industry-with respect to the status, meaning,-mechanics and, technical requirements of the Illinois Securities Law of 1953. Keeps up to date with the securities industry by attending seminars/training provided through NASAA, NASD and other regulatory agencies; develops and presents educational and financial literacy programs related to the securities industry to interested groups and organizations.
•  Makes recommendations regarding outcome of investigations to Assistant Director recommending course of action to be taken by the department.
• Provides advice and counsel to examiners and auditors "regarding, background searches of public records and other state agencies for organizational documents and prior activities of possible respondents. Extensive travel statewide is required.
• Researches, drafts and writes memoranda of law on complex legal issues as they relate to securities law enforcement; proposes rules and statutory changes to the Director participating in drafting legislation and amendments to the Rules and Regulations; confers with Director, Chief Deputy Director and Assistant Director or matters before state and federal courts.
• Using effective automation techniques, reviews, analyzes and recommends action on cases before the office being handled by staff examiners, auditors and staff using automation updates and rewrites office forms and form letters for improved operation procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Requires extensive knowledge of the common law and of the State and Federal laws relating to administrative and regulatory functions.
• Requires extensive knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedure and of the rules of evidence, hearings, and trial procedures.
• Requires working knowledge of management practices and procedures.
• Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with superiors, other attorneys, employees and the public.
• Requires ability to present material in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation, as briefs, orders, reports or decisions.
• Requires ability to exercise sound judgement in appraising and evaluating problems of a procedural nature.
• Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.

• Please visit   to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume, or other attachments as needed.
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ( ) or Springfield ( ).  

 
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

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