$37.19 - $66.94 Hourly
$77,354 - $139,238 Annually
This position is a Pay Band LH
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ON-GOING RECRUITMENT AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNITL FILLED.
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Why does the job exist?
The Financial Institutions Division Attorney position primarily provides legal advice to the Director/Deputy Director of the Financial Institutions Division and legal support to the Division as a whole. The attorney in this position also reports to the Chief General Counsel for the Regulation and Licensing Department and may occasionally be called upon to provide support/assistance to the Department or other divisions of the Department as necessary.
How does it get done?
The Division Attorney provides legal advice, counsel, and other legal services to the Financial Institutions Division Director, Deputy Director, and other FID personnel. The incumbent will, among other duties: study, interpret and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities; prepare legal documents, pleadings, memoranda, reports, opinions, and other materials; process request to inspect public records; intake, investigate, and prosecute administrative violations; draft administrative rules and coordinate their implementation; draft and/or review agency initiated/backed bill language; and provide legal representation in judicial proceedings is state and federal courts.
Who are the customers?
The Director of the Financial Institutions Division in furtherance of the Division's mission and goals. As the needs of the Regulation and Licensing Department may require, this position may also provide legal counsel or other assistance to the Regulation and Licensing Department or other divisions of the Department when assigned by the RLD Chief General Counsel.
Ideal Candidate
The Financial Institutions Division is looking for candidates that demonstrate excellence in the following:
Strong litigation, analytical, research, oral, written, and negotiation skills;
Learning new areas of law and taking initiative dive into relevant subject matter to be able to comprehend and apply to real world situations quickly;
Exhibits active listening and effective communication with the public, courts, colleagues, staff, and leadership;
Accepts, adapts, and contributes positively to change;
Takes a result-oriented, open-minded, and innovative approach to overcoming challenges and dealing with crises; and
Has some experience in legal subject matter related to accounting, finance, lending, banking, investments, regulatory fields, and/or crypto assets.
Minimum Qualification
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law. Must be licensed as an attorney by the Supreme Court of New Mexico or qualified to apply for limited practice license (Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA). For more information on limited practice licenses, please visit
Employment Requirements
All Attorney classifications must be and remain licensed as an attorney, in good standing, by the Supreme Court of New Mexico, or licensed as an attorney and in good standing by the highest court of another state and eligible pursuant to the limited license provisions (See Rules 15-301.1 and 15-301.2 NMRA).
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting: late hours, weekends, on-call and callback work may be required. Will be exposed to regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage and stressful situations. Travel is required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not AFSCME Bargaining Unit Eligible.