The Government of the District of Columbia's Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is an independent agency whose mission is to enhance the fiscal and financial stability, accountability, and integrity of the Government of the District of Columbia. 

The OCFO is led by Glen Lee, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the District of Columbia and employs more than 1,700 employees who perform a variety of professional, administrative, and technical duties associated with the District's financial operations. 

Vision, Values and a Culture of Continuous Improvement

At the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), our vision is to be a best-in-class financial organization, dedicated to serving the residents, businesses, visitors, taxpayers, and the government of the District of Columbia. 

To achieve our vision and mission, we foster a culture of continuous improvement where our employees are empowered, accountable, and invested in their work. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our shared values, which guide how we do our work and conduct ourselves every day.

“Each day, I will strive to provide the highest standard of service to the residents, businesses, visitors and the government of the District of Columbia by being: S.M.A.R.T.E.R.” 

    Service Driven with a strong work ethic
    Motivated and mission focused
    Accountable
    Respectful of my customers and co-workers
    Trustworthy and team-focused
    Empowered to achieve excellence
    Results oriented

To learn more about the agency and available employment opportunities and benefits offered by the OCFO, please visit http://cfo.dc.gov/.

Industry: Financial Services
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

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**Government of the District of Columbia **

**Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) **

**General Counsel **

**$205,373.00 - $225,100.00 **

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is the steward of the Government of the District of Columbia’s (District’s) finances. Since its creation in 1996, OCFO’s mission is to ensure the financial integrity and long-term fiscal health of the District. OCFO accomplishes this mission by ensuring balanced budgets, unqualified or “clean” audit opinions, and access to quality credit markets with high and improving bond ratings.

OCFO’s operational responsibilities include forecasting the District’s revenues and financial condition, developing and managing the District’s budget, administering the District’s taxes, and executing and recording the District’s financial transactions. In addition, OCFO administers the District’s lottery and gaming programs, and oversees the finances of the University of the District of Columbia and the Washington Convention and Sports Authority (Events DC).

We are in search of a **General Counsel. ** This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The Office of the General Counsel directs the legal position of the OCFO with respect to federal and District appropriations, contracting and procurement, and accounting and financial transactions. The General Counsel represents the OCFO in litigation and in other legal matters in which the OCFO is a party or has legal interest, supervises and manages outside counsel in all legal matters, and assures the legal sufficiency of the OCFO's programs and policies. The General Counsel, under the leadership of the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff, is responsible for serving as the principal legal advisor to the Chief Financial Officer.

**Duties include but are not limited to: **

- Representing the Chief Financial Officer in litigation, working cooperatively with the Office of the Attorney General, and other legal matters in which the CFO is a party or has legal interest

- Ensuring compliance with mid-year and annual performance evaluations for all OGC staff

- Consulting with the Office of Human Resources (OHR) on employee relations matters

- Ensuring excellent customer service and open communications with all agencies

- Participating as a member of the OCFO executive team in the continual development and evaluation of policies and review of OCFO programs

- Serving on the OCFO and other District Government committees, councils, working groups and adhoc groups or community boards, as required

- Performs other related duties as assigned

**Minimum Qualifications: **Eight (8) years of progressive experience to include four (4) years at the managerial level performing the related duties and responsibilities such as: reviewing, analyzing, and drafting documents related to complex legal issues and legislation; serving as a legal advisor; and working knowledge of two or more of the following disciplines: Corporate Law, Legislation, Litigation, Commercial, Federal or State/Municipal Government, Labor Contracts, Employment Law, or other relevant disciplines.

**In addition ** – A Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent from an accredited law school is required and D.C. licensure or admittance to membership in the D.C. Bar in accordance with the D.C. Bar rules within six (6) months of employment. **An official transcript must be submitted in order to be considered for the position. **If applicable, your application package must include a U.S. evaluation of all foreign transcripts. Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

For initial review, please submit your resume to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Human Resources, located at 1101 4th Street, SW, Suite W220, Washington, DC 20024 or **to anita.tolani@dc.gov. **

To complete an application or for additional details related to this vacancy, please visit www.cfo.dc.gov and reference announcement number: 26-EO-OGC-0001.

The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational assistance.

**The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER **

General Counsel

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Industry: Law Practice
Company Size: 2-10 employees

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Firm Advice is searching for a Head of Legal* to serve as the first in-house legal hire for a dynamic, high-growth healthcare tech company. This individual will act as the internal legal point person in a fast-moving environment, owning day-to-day legal operations with a particular focus on healthcare/business contracting, employment matters, and compliance.

This role is ideal for a legal-first operator who has previously served as the first or second in-house attorney at a startup or growth-stage company and has personally managed people and employment risk in a fast-paced setting.

This role is fully remote for candidates outside commuting distance of their offices in Northern Virginia. Work can be performed on a hybrid basis for those within commuting distance of Northern Virginia.

**Requirements: **

- J.D. from an accredited law school and member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.

- Experience as a first or second in-house attorney at a startup or high-growth company strongly preferred.

- Substantial hands-on experience with healthcare and business contracting

- Demonstrated employment law experience, including handling terminations, employee relations issues, and risk management in a dynamic setting.

- Ability to serve as the primary internal legal advisor, managing day-to-day legal matters independently.

- Experience coordinating with and managing outside counsel.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

~~*exact title may vary depending upon experience and qualifications. ~~

**Salary Range: **180k - 275k per year. This range reflects the employer’s good faith estimate of pay at the time of posting. Exact compensation will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, and particular skills or expertise. Health, dental, and vision insurance are available, as well as a 401k match.

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