Job Description

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Provide a broad range of legal services for the State Treasurer including drafting, reviewing and negotiating agency contracts with an emphasis on investments and related responsibilities; drafting and reviewing proposed agency rules, regulations and legislation; assisting with reviewing, analyzing and updating investment policies and various other investment documents; reviewing various bond documents; conducting legal research and providing legal analysis; making procedural, evidentiary and substantive recommendations; preparing position papers; providing advice on state and federal law compliance, and preparing formal correspondence on behalf of the State Treasurer.

Human Resource Contact: Debbie Russi / 307-777-6737 / debbie.russi@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Prepare, review and negotiate complex contracts, subdocuments and side letters with investment managers and other investment service providers. Oversee competitive negotiations, contract work and contract resolution. Responsible for contract amendments and contract issues and reviewing service agreements.
• Prepare RFPs; review and prepare legal documents submitted with responses to RFPs.
• Provide legal advice and representation to the State Treasurer, Deputy State Treasurer, division administrators and staff related to constitutional, statutory and regulatory responsibilities of the Office, with a focus on the State\'s investment responsibilities. This includes conducting legal research, analysis and reporting findings; providing advice on various investment and legal compliance issues; working with other state agencies, legal counsel and the Attorney General\'s (AG\'s) Office to carry out such responsibilities.
• Research and complete required documentation for foreign market openings and tax relief at source and reclaim withholdings for investment activities.
• Work directly with and advise the State Treasurer, Deputy State Treasurer and Chief Investment Officer on state investment requirements; review and revise the State\'s master investment policy as recommended; work with the Investment Funds Committee and external investment consultants to the benefit of the Office.
• Ensure investment-related compliance is attained; work with other Office staff to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Prepare materials for and attend legislative committee meetings, board meetings, investment working group meetings and various other meetings representing the State Treasurer on investment matters affecting the Office.
• Assist other in-house legal counsel as needed; primarily focused on investment-related matters, including investment-related public record requests and investment-related litigation.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to those with investment, financial and/or contract experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Juris doctorate.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Requires membership in the State Bar as an Attorney qualified to practice law in this state.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• General office conditions including minimal lifting; some travel necessary

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt
• Candidates are required to undergo a criminal background check requiring fingerprinting

Supplemental Information

004-State Treasurer\'s Office - Administration

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