Deputy Legal Counsel
Office of the Governor · Denver, CO · Colorado
- Role
- Policy analyst
- First seen
- Jul 17, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 Annually
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Summary
The Deputy Legal Counsel serves in the Colorado Governor's Office of Legal Counsel, advising the Governor, Governor's Office, and cabinet on complex legal and policy matters. The role involves legislative bill review, executive order drafting, judicial appointments, clemency decisions, and litigation management across diverse legal areas including criminal law, health care, education, energy, and natural resources. This is a non-classified, at-will position on an eight-member legal team working in a fast-paced environment to support the Governor's agenda.
Key qualifications
- Admitted to a state bar and in good standing
- Experience advising organizational leaders on complex matters
- Excellent research, writing, and interpersonal skills
- Experience in government or politics
- Ability to manage multiple diverse projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
- Strong people skills and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
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