Salary: $125,000.00 - $149,724.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Exempt
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Washington's Lottery
Division: Legal Services
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
This posting will remain open until filled. The first screening will begin on September 30, 2026, and the posting may close at any time.This position is expected to work in the office at least three days per week.

The Opportunity:
Step into one of the most dynamic legal leadership roles in Washington State government. The Washington Lottery operates with the energy and innovation of a private-sector business-while serving a public mission-and we're looking for a Director of Legal Services who is excited to work in a fast-moving, multifaceted environment where no two days are the same.

As the agency's senior legal authority, you will shape policy, safeguard compliance, guide operational decisions, and help drive strategic direction across a broad range of business areas. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of law, business operations, ethics, government relations, and organizational leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team collaborating with other division directors to provide advice, direction, cross-program continuity, and unity of approach on all department programs.
• Advise the agency on agency legal, operational, contractual, and policy matters.
• Establish and maintain relationships and communication between Washington's Lottery and legislators, elected officials, work groups, tribal governments, government agencies, citizen groups, the media, and other stakeholders to promote effective policy development and partnerships.
• Serve as the Rules Officer, review the agency's rules and statutes for adherence and ensuring all administrative requirements are met.
• Serve as the Public Records Officer, ensuring all record requests are timely and accurately fulfilled.
• Serve as the agency Contracts Officer, drafting and reviewing complex contracts and coordinating procurement.
• Develop and implement agency legislative strategy.
• Analyze all legislative proposals and related policies and provide legal analysis of potential legislation.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and 4 years of legal experience in government or private practice, with emphasis in any of the following areas: governmental procurements, administrative law, contract law, or finance.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Required Competencies:

• Ability to take action to learn and grow.
• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Desired Qualifications:

• One year of experience in at least three of the following areas (experience may be gained concurrently):
  - Testifying before legislative committees,
  - Attending executive meetings with specific legislators and legislative staff,
  - Drafting and reviewing legislation,
  - Negotiating with stakeholders, vendors, and other agencies, and
  - Experience working with the Governor's policy staff.

Application Requirement:

• You are required to list all relevant experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Experience not included in this section will not be considered. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute.
• Submit a cover letter that addresses why you are interested in this role.
• Submit a resume.

Please submit only the required document(s) as noted above and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy.
Supplemental Information
Apply online at www.careers.wa.gov. Search for Director of Legal Services then click Apply.

We will begin reviewing applications right away and may make a hiring decision at any time. Submitting your application as early as possible is encouraged.

If you have questions or would like more information, please call 360-890-5610.

Washington's Lottery is an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We're committed to equity, respect, and equal opportunity for everyone, and we do not discriminate based on any protected status.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service po