Location: Oklahoma City,OK, USA
Job Posting Title
General Counsel
Agency
807 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY
Supervisory Organization
Executive Service
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
October 25, 2024
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Salary based on education and experience
Job Description
Agency/Division Information
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) works to ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. The agency's core values include passion for purpose, trust and transparency, empowerment and accountability, best in class and outcome-driven, and servant leadership. The General Counsel is a full-time role and will report daily to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority office in Oklahoma City, OK.
Basic Purpose
The General Counsel is responsible for overseeing all core legal functions of the OHCA, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational standards. This role leads the development, negotiation, revision, and management of contracts through leadership of a team of contract professionals. This position serves as chief legal counsel to the Board of Directors, Executive Leadership and represents OHCA in all legal matters. This role is critical in creating high performing legal and contracts teams, meeting Agency objectives, and providing excellent customer service to stakeholders.
Typical Functions
Education and Experience
A Juris Doctor degree plus 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney, including three (3) years as a managing attorney or equivalent and two (2) years as supervising attorney or equivalent, and an active membership of the Oklahoma Bar Association.
Note: No substitution will be allowed for the three (3) years as a managing attorney or equivalent and two (2) years of experience as supervising attorney or equivalent.
Preference may be given to candidates with:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
The General Counsel must possess in-depth knowledge of federal and state laws, regulatory compliance, and legal practices related to healthcare and governmental operations. Strong contract negotiation and management skills are essential, along with the ability to develop and implement strategic legal processes. The role requires exceptional leadership and team-building abilities, with the capacity to mentor and cross-train staff while fostering collaboration across departments. Advanced problem-solving and strategic thinking are crucial, enabling the General Counsel to anticipate future legal trends and challenges.
Special Requirements
Physical Demands:
Work Environment: The office work environment includes regular exposure to general office equipment such as computer equipment, phones, and copy machines.
Benefits Highlights
OHCA is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:
Accommodation Statement:
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority complies with applicable State and Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, national origin, or genetic information. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Civil Rights Coordinator at 405-###-####.
Notice to applicants:
Please add ...@okhca.org to the address book or “safe-senders” list in your email. All correspondence will come from this address. Be sure to check your junk folder. If you have questions about the status of your application, you can contact the HR team at 405-###-####.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through Workday Jobs Hub.
**A complete job application includes: Resume/CV attached with a complete work history and education.**
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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