Attorneys at the CIA provide legal advice and policy counsel on a variety of legal issues relating to intelligence and national security law and other routine practices of an executive agency.
Kate Elizabeth Heinzelman is an American attorney serving as the general counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency. She was nominated by President Joe Biden to the position and was confirmed by the Senate on July 14, 2022.
The general counsel (GC) is the chief legal officer of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The GC serves as the legal advisor to the Director of the CIA and is responsible for the sound and efficient management of the legal affairs of the CIA.
The Assistant General Counsel (AGC) is responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to senior management and other departments within the organization.
Jeannie Lee, Assistant General Counsel.
Associate or Assistant General Counsel These roles may lead teams of attorneys or paralegals, or function as individual contributors. The title of "Associate General Counsel" often implies a slightly higher level of seniority and responsibility compared to "Assistant General Counsel."
Typical ones in-house are (from junior to senior): Associate Counsel (rare), Counsel, Senior Counsel, Assistant General Counsel (rare), Associate General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, General Counsel, and Chief Legal Officer.
Job Duties: Provide counsel on internal audit and corporate governance programs, policies, and documents, on an as-needed basis. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, licensing agreements, and other legal agreements.