Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Hiring Senior Attorney in Tallahassee, Florida

Under the Florida Constitution the Commissioner of Agriculture is responsible for all matters pertaining to agriculture except as otherwise provided by law. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, headed by the Commissioner of Agriculture, has a broad range of powers, functions and duties under various chapters of the Florida Statutes and, in carrying these out, has employed approximately 3500 employees assigned through several divisions and various offices. To assist and guide the Commissioner and the employees in carrying out their responsibilities, the Commissioner has assigned the department's legal work to a General Counsel, Deputy General Counsels, Senior Attorneys, Attorneys and appropriate support staff. 

The State of Florida is currently hiring a Senior Attorney! The Senior Attorney will represent and advise the Division of Food Safety. The Division regulates food establishments and enforces food safety and sanitation regulations. The Division also regulates the sale of hemp products for human consumption. Renders requested legal advice and counsel to Division leadership, the Commissioner, the commissioner's staff, and other employees of the department related to food safety regulation under chapters 500, 502, and 583, Florida Statutes and section 581.217, Florida Statues.

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