EXECUTIVE SENIOR ATTORNEY (WT: SENIOR ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL) - 76003749

Requisition No: 884967

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: EXECUTIVE SENIOR ATTORNEY (WT: SENIOR ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL) - 76003749

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 76003749

Salary: $89,500.08 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 10/21/2026

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OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LEGAL

MV & DLR LEGAL COUNSEL 1

• Selected Exempt Service (SES) Opportunity*
• Open Competitive Advertisement*

To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.

Contact Person: Bonnie Buchanan, (850) 617-3101 bonniebuchanan@flhsmv.gov

The Organization

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.

Our Benefits include

• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual and Sick Leave Package
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Educational Benefits
• Contributory Retirement Plan

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it's a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.

If youre seeking employment with a meaningful mission, opportunities for skill growth and career advancement, competitive medical and life insurance, retirement benefits, ample vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and educational assistance, consider building your career at FLHSMV!

Duties and Responsibilities

This Executive Senior Assistant General Counsel position reports directly to the Chief Legal Counsel for the Motor Vehicles Unit in the Office of General Counsel. This position will represent the Department in virtual hearings related to vehicle ownership and will prosecute administrative actions related to car dealership regulation. This position is responsible for preparing pleadings, including administrative complaints and settlements, and attending hearings incidental to these cases.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Proficiency in civil and administrative litigation.
• Possess excellent writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate resolution options and implement solutions.
• Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Job Related Requirements

• The position you are applying is subject to a Level 2 background check, along with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI, as a condition of employment pursuant to Chapter 110.1127, 435 and 943, Florida Statutes. Please note that, since this position requires CJIS clearance, the Department will have access to all an applicant's criminal and juvenile delinquency records, even those that have been sealed or expunged.
• Must have a valid DL.
• The selected applicant must be a member of The Florida Bar in good standing.
• Travel, to include overnight travel, may be required.

General Information

• The state of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. All selected applicants are required to provide identification and either proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of authorization to work in the U.S. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) does not participate in employment sponsorship for work visa status (e.g., H-1B) or for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT, STEM OPT).
• Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI. Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI's Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.
• In accordance with Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, male applicants who were required to register with the Selective Service System must provide proof of registration or documentation verifying exemption status during the hiring process.
• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.
• FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.