Legal Program Director

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• Company: State of Connecticut, Executive Branch
• Location: Hartford, CT, CT
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Date Posted: 01/30/2026
• Expire Date: 02/28/2026
• Salary: 100+
• Job Categories: Government and Policy, Legal

Legal Program Director
Legal Program Director
Recruitment #MP-001

• Location: Hartford, CT
• Date Opened: 1/29/2026 12:00:00 AM
• Salary: $111,028 - $151,386/year
• Job Type: Open to the Public
• Close Date: 2/5/2026 11:59:00 PM

Do you want to grow and build in a collaborative team while establishing statewide policies and work on ground-breaking issues? If so, come make an impact by serving your state with the State of CT, Social Equity Council. We have an exciting opportunity for you! We invite you to please read the below and apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Social Equity Council (SEC) is now accepting applications for an exciting opportunity as a Legal Program Director in Hartford, CT.

• Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• First shift, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Monday through Friday schedule
• Location:
  
  450 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford, CT
• Hybrid-offering a combination of in-office/telework

• Provide legal advice and counsel to the Executive Director and SEC to support daily operations and strategic initiatives associated with the verification of social equity applicants, the creations of new programs to support cannabis businesses and businesses in other industries, and the management of community investments derived from cannabis tax revenue.
• Manage all legal activities of the SEC supervision of any professional, paralegal and support personnel.
• Supervise and handle claims, suits and potential legal actions by and against the SEC, assuring timely and effective handling of each matter.
• Remain current on legal decisions and trends and maintain a comprehensive understanding of rapidly evolving cannabis laws relevant to the work of the SEC.
• Assist in the drafting of regulations.
• Advise and consult with SEC, the Executive Director and stakeholders to identify critical legal issues, assess potential legal options, and provide individuals and teams with an analysis and range of possible legal solutions.
• Develop standardized documents and designing and implementing compliance plans, operational guides, compliance checklists, standard operating procedures, and recommendations pertaining to a variety of regulations.
• Lead and assist in investigations and enforcement processes.
• Oversee procurement processes in conjunction with the Executive Director.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Manage budget and outside counsel engagements.
• Attend and represent the SEC at public meetings, hearings and other appearances.
• Assist the Executive Director in the establishment of employment and administrative policies and procedures.
• Act as a liaison with government regulatory bodies and administrative agencies on behalf of the SEC.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of experience as an attorney with some responsibility for research, development, planning and review of legislative and/or regulatory and/or legal programs.

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience analyzing and interpreting statutes and court decisions.
  • Experience with legislative drafting and regulatory drafting as well as the Connecticut Uniform Administrative Procedure Act.
  • Experience interpreting and applying the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act.
  • Experience practicing law in a law firm, government agency or organization, or legal non-profit organization.
  • Experience supervising attorneys.

• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  Incumbents in this class must be a member of the Connecticut Bar.

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