General Counsel

General Counsel

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Kanawha County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

INS27003 PSA

Department

Revenue - Insurance Commission

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

9/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

KANAWHA

Civil Service Type:

Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System

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Nature of Work

Nature of Work:

Division: Executive

Office Location: 900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302

• This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system*

The mission of the WV Offices of the Insurance Commissioner is to promote a competitive and solvent insurance market with adequate consumer protection by fairly and consistently administering the insurance laws of West Virginia.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Under the administrative direction of the Insurance Commissioner, this position will serve as the General Counsel for the agency and will provide legal advice to the executive team and others in the agency regarding applicable statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Will perform advanced legal research, prepare legal memorandums and briefs on complex insurance issues, draft bills and rules, and other related documents.
• Analyze and summarize laws from other states related to insurance issues pending the state of West Virginia.
• This role involves representing the agency in matters before the Legislature and testifying before legislative committees regarding bills and study topics, as well as collaborating with committee counsel on these matters.
• The selected candidate will correspond with legislators and the public as needed when inquiries are received.
• Manages all outside litigation and personal matters before administrative bodies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Admission to practice law in the State of West Virginia.

Experience: Nine years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the practice of law, including trial experience in administrative or judicial proceedings.

Substitution: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment as an attorney with the agency to which assigned shall be considered the equivalent of two years of other qualifying experience.

Other Information

Note: Applicants who are interested in this job opportunity may complete an application at:

https://personnel.wv.gov/empopp, scroll down to "Current and Former State Employees", click on the blue "Application for Employment" hyperlink, and apply directly to the following:

Email: Jacqueline.A.Clendenin@wv.gov

Mail: Jacqueline Clendenin, 900 Pennsylvania Avenue, 9th Floor, Charleston, WV 25302

• Please include posting number INS27003 on the application*

Please note: Applications of current or former state employees that are mailed directly to DOP or completed via DOP's online method are not forwarded to the OIC.

Come join our team!

We believe our employees deserve the best to make sure they have a great work-life balance. The WV Offices of the Insurance Commissioner offers a great benefit package that includes:

• Holidays - Minimum of 12 paid holidays

• Leave Accrual - Ample Annual (starting at 4.61 hours a pay period) and Sick Leave (5.55) hours a pay period) Accrual

• Medical Insurance - Insurance through Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) with several plan options and Flexible Benefits through Mountaineer Flex Benefits to cover additional needs

• Life Insurance - Free $10,000 Basic Life Insurance and additional life insurance offered at a low cost to you

• Retirement - Mandatory retirement where the employee contributes a portion of their annual salary and the employer also contributes, in addition to an optional 457 deferred compensation retirement plan

State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.

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AFFIRMATION: I certify under penalty of law and disqualification that all statements are true and complete. I authorize the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf to conduct an inquiry into any job-related information contained in this application. I release the State of West Virginia and any agent acting on its behalf from any and all liability by reason of the request for such information. I further authorize and request each former employer, educational institution, or organization (including law enforcement agencies) to provide all information that may be sought in connection with this application. WE DO NOT ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: Unofficial transcripts High school diplomas or transcripts Birth certificates Social Security Cards Driver's Licenses Passports These documents will be removed from your profile if submitted.

• I consent to the above statement.

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Employer West Virginia

Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3 Suite 500

Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

Phone (304) 558-3950

Website http://personnel.wv.gov