Deputy Director, Legal and Regulatory Affairs

Job Description

We invite you to join us on an exciting journey as we seek a visionary Deputy Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs to lead the transformative evolution of our agency.

The Deputy Director will oversee the administration of the ABS commission and supervise the Director of Compliance and Licensing.

This role involves significant responsibility for planning, policy development, program implementation, and coordination of the department's legal services, working closely with Utah’s Office of the Attorney General.

This executive-level, appointed position reports directly to the Executive Director and offers a unique combination of challenges and rewards.

Responsibilities

As the Deputy Director, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, you will :

Respond to inquiries and requests made by agency staff, legislators, committees, and / or subcommittees.

Act as a legislative liaison; tracks state and federal legislation which may impact the department or industry.

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and / or state laws, regulations, and / or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.

Represent the agency with federal, state, and local government units or with private organizations.

Supervise subordinate personnel including : hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.

Participate in establishing direction, goals, and policies. Meets with agency managers and directors to determine needs and challenges.

Recommend, advocate and / or implement, new and or changes to existing rules, policies and procedures, laws or regulations.

Review and monitor agency contracts.

Monitor agency or program budget including revenues, expenditures and budget projection, etc.

Minimum Requirements

21 years of age or older

Able to pass a criminal background check.

Preferred

Robust leadership and communication skills in order to present to executive leadership, policy makers, commissioners, and staff.

The ability to mutli-task and delegate at a high level.

Understand and interpret state statute, especially sections of statute that pertain to Utah’s alcohol policy space.

Preference may be given to those with a Juris Doctorate degree or

1-3 years past experience in Compliance or Regulatory Affairs roles that involve ensuring adherence to laws and regulations within an organization, often requiring strong analytical and organizational skills.

1-3 Policy Analysis or Development roles working in government or nonprofit sectors focusing on the development and analysis of policies that require legal understanding.

1-3 years Legal Assistant or Paralegal roles supporting attorneys with legal research, drafting documents, and case management.

1-3 years Contracts Management roles reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts, which involves knowledge of legal principles.

1-3 years Public Advocacy or Community Organizing role in advocacy groups or NGOs that involve legal issues and community outreach, demonstrating a strong understanding of legal rights and regulations.

1-3 years Research role involving legal research, writing, or analysis in academic or corporate settings, showing familiarity with legal concepts.

Or any combination of these.

Why You Should Join Our Team

The DABS is a public enterprise, generating over $500 million in annual revenue. The DABS’s mission is multifold : conduct, license, and regulate the sale of alcoholic products in a manner and at prices that reasonably satisfy the public demand, while also reducing the harmful effects of over consumption of alcoholic products and eliminating underage drinking.

The Agency

For more information about the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control please visit our website at .

Summary of Benefits Offered

Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP) :

High deductible option with a low bi-weekly premium as well as employer contributions into a health savings account to help with out of pocket medical costs.

Traditional plan with a low cost bi-weekly premium.

Low premium costs for dental and vision insurance.

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS) :

Employer contributions equal to 10% of your salary between both a pension and 401(k) plan or a 401(k) only plan.

Employer match of up to $26 per paycheck into your 401(k) on top of what you will already be receiving.

Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

Paid time off :

Eligible employees may accrue 4 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave each pay period. (Annual leave accrual rate increases with years of service).

12 paid holidays.

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The Division of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, , safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending;

carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.