What are the responsibilities and job description for the FINANCIAL REGULATORY ATTORNEY position at The State of New Hampshire?
*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.
The State of New Hampshire, Banking Department, Legal Division, has a full-time vacancy for a remote hybrid eligible Hearings Examiner.
Summary:
To analyze and interpret department and federal consumer protection laws, rules and regulations, and coordinate legal and legislative activities; to perform administrative and legal work in prosecuting and/or conducting adjudicative hearings concerning banking department licensees, in recommending and drafting policies, legislation and regulations, and in assigning work and supervising subordinate legal personnel.
Responsibilities:
Supervises and coordinates legal activities of division staff.
Reviews federal statutes, case law, rulings, policy statements, official staff commentary, opinions and similar decisions to advise examination, investigative and/or administrative staff on federal consumer protection and banking laws and regulations enforceable by the department.
Conducts hearings and prehearing conferences, rules on motions and the relevance of testimony and exhibits, and renders decisions affecting department licensees; or recommends decisions to the commissioner; or acts as division’s legal advocate in adjudicative proceedings affecting department licensees.
Recommends and drafts legal documents including legislation, decisions, orders, administrative rules, policy statements, rulings, and opinion papers.
Researches assigned legal issues and drafts briefs reporting research findings.
Evaluates investigations and activities for legal sufficiency and compliance with applicable law.
Testifies and assists the Bank Commissioner (and agencies and boards on which the commissioner sits) before committees of the NH General Court.
Responds to legislative, legal and public inquiries regarding legal information relating to the entities regulated by the department, department administrative rules, legislative initiatives and similar matters.
Interacts with federal and other state regulatory agencies, planning strategies/coordinating legal actions to jointly regulate NH entities.
Corresponds on an ongoing basis with regulated entities and the public in attempting to resolve/remedy consumer complaints.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: J.D. from a recognized law school.
Experience: Five years' experience as an attorney, two years of which must have been as an attorney involved with administrative law or concerned with regulatory authorities.
License/Certification: None required.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must be an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association and in Good Standing.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.
For further information please contact:
Destiny V. Buffington
Human Resources Coordinator
Phone: 603-271-3561
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay
Other Benefits:
o Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
o Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
o State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
o Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
o $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low cost group life insurance
o Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
EOE
TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
Salary : $36 - $51
