Assistant Attorney General and Unit Manager, Regulated Products Enforcement Unit

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Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Richmond (City), Virginia
Categories: Law / Judiciary

Title: Assistant Attorney General and Unit Manager, Regulated Products Enforcement Unit

State Role Title: Assistant Attorney General

Hiring Range: $100,000 to $125,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This individual will manage the Regulated Products Enforcement Unit of the Consumer Protection Section, whose staff members investigate and prosecute suspected violations of consumer protection statutes regulating certain products, including liquid nicotine and nicotine vapor products, products containing kratom, and products containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The Unit Manager will develop and implement enforcement priorities; supervise investigations and litigation; and ensure effective coordination among attorneys, investigators, professional staff, and other law-enforcement agencies. In addition, the Unit Manager will supervise maintenance and operation of the Liquid Nicotine and Nicotine Vapor Product Directory, including the resolution of legal issues regarding the application of the Directory to specific manufacturers and products. The Unit Manager also will carry a partial caseload with responsibility to investigate and prosecute suspected violations of the statutes enforced by the Unit. This position reports to the Consumer Protection Section Chief. Must have excellent writing skills and be prepared to appear in the appropriate state or federal court in actions filed against alleged violators. Will also periodically meet with stakeholders, assist in drafting official opinions, review proposed legislation, and work with counterparts in other local, state, and federal agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and manage complex enforcement cases; well-developed oral and written communication skills; the ability to motivate, coach, lead, and manage personnel; and the ability to interact effectively with state/federal government officials, a diverse workforce, and the general public.
• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 to 15 years of litigation experience in state and federal courts, concentrating on consumer protection or regulatory enforcement matters, and experience managing attorneys and professional legal staff.
• Must be admitted to the Virginia State Bar.

Special Instructions

Kindly utilize the Virginia Jobs website (https://www.jobs.virginia.gov) to submit your application. Applications sent to the Recruitment email address will not be reviewed for the hiring process. We do not entertain phone calls or emails inquiring about application status; instead, please login to the PageUp/RMS system for updates on your application's status.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone: 804-786-2071

Email: [email protected]

Advertised: 30 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

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