Executive Advisor (Non-Merit)

Salary

$72,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Economic Development | Office of the Secretary

Location

500 Mero St 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is the primary state agency responsible for encouraging job creation, retention, and new investments within the state. Kentucky has recently experienced record-breaking success with the largest investment growth on record and has been recognized nationally for its accomplishments. Want to help us build on that momentum? The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (CED), Office of Legal Services (OLS) is seeking a licensed attorney to serve in an Executive Advisor role. This unique position combines legal duties with administrative management and program support, ensuring compliance with state economic development programs

This fast-paced role offers high visibility with leaders of all levels and the opportunity to learn while doing alongside experienced professionals.

The successful candidate will support both OLS and Cabinet-wide administrative functions, helping the Cabinet execute business incentives, maintain compliance, and implement strategic initiatives that grow Kentucky’s economy and expand the number of well-paying Kentucky jobs. Individuals who have confidence in their own innate abilities, who welcome the chance to learn, and who enjoy looking at what they do each day and find satisfaction knowing they have helped improve the lives of fellow Kentuckians are encouraged to apply.

Legal Duties:

• Draft and review tax incentive agreements, economic development contracts, memoranda of understanding, and interagency agreements.
• Interpret and apply relevant state statutes and regulations, particularly KRS Chapter 154 and related incentive programs.
• Respond to requests under the Kentucky Open Records Act and review related records.
• Provide legal research, analysis, and written opinions on matters affecting agency operations.
• Assist with statutory compliance, risk management, and executive branch ethics issues.
• Assist with board compliance and governance.
• Coordinate with OLS, outside counsel, and internal stakeholders.

Administrative Duties:

• Manage legal and policy-related aspects of key incentive programs.
• Assist in preparation of executive briefings, internal memos, and legislative summaries.
• Support the implementation of Cabinet-wide initiatives and cross-agency collaborations.
• Monitor program compliance, document progress, and support reporting efforts to oversight bodies and legislative committees and subcommittees.
• Assist with conducting and reviewing background checks on applicants for Cabinet programming.
• Process billing from outside legal counsel.
• Assist with preparation and submission of materials for Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) meetings.

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Primarily office-based with hybrid (In-office/remote) work schedule available after six-month probationary period contingent upon job performance and operational needs. Occasional in-state travel may be required.