Staff Attorney Attorney III

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Staff Attorney (Attorney III)
The candidate performs moderately complex (journey-level) attorney work and reports to the PSF Director of Legal and Compliance. Provides a broad array of legal services in support of all PSF activities and functions. Work involves planning and organizing work, interpreting laws and regulations, preparing legal documents, and rendering legal advice and counsel. Focuses on contracting for goods and services under state purchasing laws; monitoring compliance with the PSF compliance program and federal regulations; and, coordinating responses to requests under the Texas Public Information Act. Sometimes include supporting senior attorneys with various legal matters related to alternative asset investments, such as private equity, real estate and hedge funds. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Advise and coordinate with PSF staff through all phases of procurement, drafting, vendor selection and negotiation of goods and services contracts under the State Comptroller Guidelines, and assist senior counsel in review, preparation, negotiation and delivery of complex investment agreements. Advise staff concerning confidentiality matters under state and federal law, including the Texas Public Information Act and the Texas Open Meetings Act, and collaborate with staff to track, coordinate and review responses to open records requests. Conduct due diligence reviews of broker-dealers and maintain a list of PSF approved broker-dealers. Assist with development, maintenance, and revision of written policies and procedures for the PSF compliance program; monitor compliance with ethical, conflict of interest and regulatory requirements; and ensure timely submittal of compliance reporting. Prepare memoranda, contracts, policies, guidelines, procedures, letters, bills, or analysis for legislative consideration, or other materials as assigned, and collaborate with outside counsel or the Office of the Attorney General when necessary. Perform other related work and duties as assigned.

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