Attorney 4/Assistant Division Counsel (HYBRID)

Schedule: Full-time

About Us:

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

The Division of Financial Institutions ensures Ohioans’ money is safe by regulating financial institutions and service providers. This includes examining, supervising and regulating Ohio chartered banks and credit unions, and licensing and regulating non-depository mortgage brokers, mortgage loan originators, and other consumer lenders. The Division’s Office of Consumer Affairs provides assistance to consumers to help resolve complaints against these institutions and works to provide education to Ohioans regarding financial literacy and other consumer protection topics.

What we do:

As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service.

Commerce is comprised of seven operating divisions and two standalone programs that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and medical marijuana. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

Our Guiding Principles

Making an IMPACT for the customer:

Inclusive

Motivated

Proactive

Accountable

Customer-Focused

Teamwork

What You'll Do:

Enforcement Attorney position supporting both the Division’s Consumer Finance Unit and Money Transmitter Section.

Under the guidance and supervision of Division senior staff, responsible for a wide-range of regulatory regimes and license types, including: money transmitters, Small Loan Act, Short-Term Loan Act, Consumer Installment Loan Act, General Loan Act, check cashers, mortgage companies, mortgage brokers, precious metal dealers, and pawnbrokers.

Evaluates whether and/or works to ensure that license applicants and licensed entities or individuals are in compliance with Ohio law.

Involved in all aspects of enforcement, including: evaluating cases files, conducting discovery, developing the legal basis for enforcement decisions, making recommendations for the resolution or escalation of cases, drafting a wide-variety of documents relative to enforcement (letters, settlement agreements, hearing notices, orders, etc.), and coordinating with and providing input to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office at all stages of litigation.

Assists other DFI legal staff on miscellaneous projects on an as-needed basis.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 12 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal