First Assistant Attorney General (Technology and Privacy Protection)

at  State of Colorado Job Opportunities

FIND A REWARDING CAREER MAKING A DIFFERENCE: JOIN THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL!

The Colorado Department of Law, Consumer Protection Section, is seeking a First Assistant Attorney General to lead the new Technology and Privacy Protection Unit. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney seeking a leadership position to build the team that develops and implements the Office of the Attorney General’s regulatory and enforcement priorities in areas of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and data protection. Our strategies are designed to protect Colorado consumers and businesses by upholding Colorado and Federal laws. If you are a leader with a passion for public service, apply today!

WHO WE ARE

The Office of the Attorney General/Department of Law is the “People’s Lawyer.” The Attorney General, Phil Weiser, was elected by the people of Colorado and is the State’s chief lawyer and law enforcement official. Our vision for the Department of Law is: “Together, we serve Colorado and its people, advancing the rule of law, protecting our democracy and promoting justice for all.” Our core values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, drive our actions and demonstrate our focus on being principled public servants who are innovative and better together. Visit our website to learn more: https://coag.gov/.

WE HAVE STRONG CORE VALUES

Our core values drive our actions. At the Department of Law, we are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, rigorous legal analysis, and careful evaluation of facts; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to identify the best approach, make deliberate decisions, and look to improve; and 4) “better together,” by working to support each other and collaborate.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Technology and Privacy Protection Unit within the Consumer Protection Section is responsible ensuring consumers are protected while innovation is fostered in Colorado. It has primary regulatory and enforcement authority of the Colorado Privacy Act and the new Anti-Discrimination in Artificial Intelligence Law, among others. It works closely with other Units in the Consumer Protection section to bring cases to protect Colorado consumers and businesses.
The First Attorney General will work with and manage a multi-disciplinary team tasked with handling data privacy and consumer protection investigations and cases as well as issuing rules addressing emerging technologies. The First will be involved in investigations and legal actions relating to consumer protection, artificial intelligence, and data privacy with other States’ Attorneys General offices and other Colorado law enforcement offices and agencies. The First will also be responsible for analyzing legislative bills, rules and regulations; be involved in educational efforts involving consumer protection and emerging technologies; and will work closely with investigative staff and administrators of consumer programs, such as complaint intake staff.
The First facilitates the work and operations of the Unit, promoting collaboration, engagement, integrity, and exceptional legal service. The First assigns and oversees cases, coordinates workflow, and is expected to handle a caseload of complex or high-profile cases. The First reports to senior management on legal, operational, and personnel matters, ensures the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective and efficient legal work while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
As a frontline leader, the First is responsible for making hiring and staffing recommendations, employee performance management activities, and coaching and evaluating the attorneys and paralegals in the unit. Additional management responsibilities including assisting the Deputy Attorney General with personnel, budget, and various administrative duties affecting the work of the Unit and the Department of Law. The First will develop a supportive and inclusive culture in line with the vision and values of the Department of Law and foster collaboration, teamwork, and professional development for the members of the Unit.
This recruitment may be used to fill other First Assistant Attorney General positions in the Department of Law, Consumer Protection Section.
Salary note: The Department of Law uses a wage progression compensation model. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

While we know that no candidate is perfect, given the high-level and supervisory nature of this role, our ideal candidates will have most, if not all, of the following:

• At least 5 years experience as a lawyer with substantial depth in data privacy, emerging technologies, and consumer protection issues;
• Demonstrated competency in litigating complex cases;
• Prior management or supervisory experience leading a diverse workforce and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a leader;
• Outstanding writing, analytical, and communication skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety and diversity of personalities;
• Ability to lead with empathy and be a big-picture problem solver; and
• Commitment to serving the public interest and/or have prior public sector or public service experience;
• Demonstrated ability to build new programs or develop new workstreams/processes