The Deputy Associate General Counsel (Legal Operations) serves in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the General Counsel, Washington, DC, and leads a district legal office supporting a large, diverse, and geographically dispersed network of VA facilities.
The position operates in a dynamic executive legal environment requiring extensive collaboration with senior VA leaders, Members of Congress and their staffs, Federal and State agencies, governors' offices, and judicial officials.
The Deputy Associate General Counsel (Legal Operations) provides executive leadership for a district legal office and directs all legal services supporting VA facilities within an assigned geographic area. The incumbent serves as the Department's principal legal advisor on operational, personnel, tort, administrative, and state law matters, ensuring legal sufficiency and consistency of district activities and initiatives.
Responsibilities include administering and resolving Federal Tort Claims Act matters. Representing the Department in labor and employment litigation before administrative tribunals and Federal courts. Serving as VA's sole legal representative in state and local court proceedings. Advising leadership on operational and policy matters. Coordinating legal support across specialized practice areas.
Overseeing real property, privacy, records management, and Freedom of Information Act matters. Maintaining strategic relationships with Congressional, Federal, State, and local stakeholders. The position exercises significant independent authority, directs district legal programs, aligns legal operations with national Office of General Counsel priorities, and ensures consistent legal positions and services across the Department.
If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, an official transcript or equivalent will be required if you are selected. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S.
accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)
This position is with General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $151661 – $228000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-23.
There are 3 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Ses' hiring path.
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