Agency Legal Consultant

Overview

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services

Division Public Health

Job Classification Title Agency Legal Consultant II (NS)

Position Number

Grade LG06

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

This position provides professional legal support within the Office of Regulatory and Legal Affairs in the Division of Public Health. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating legal agreements, supporting administrative rule making, and conducting legal research on state and federal public health laws and privacy requirements. Responsibilities include advising leadership and staff on regulatory issues, preparing and presenting information to stakeholders, and responding to external requests such as public records and data inquiries.

Work requires strong analytical and communication skills to ensure compliance and effective legal guidance in a dynamic public health environment.

• Draft and negotiate legal agreements, contracts, and related documents for public health programs.
• Review and analyze proposed administrative rules; prepare rule drafts and support the rule making process for the Commission for Public Health.
• Conduct legal research on state and federal statutes, regulations, and privacy requirements impacting public health operations.
• Provide legal consultation to state and local public health officials on a wide range of public health legal issues.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and briefings to internal and external stakeholders on legal and regulatory topics.
• Review and respond to external requests, including public records requests, data inquiries, and other information requests.
• Collaborate with leadership and program staff to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support the administration of the Division of Public Health Institutional Review Board (IRB) by reviewing protocols and related documentation.
• Coordinate with the Office of the Attorney General when formal opinions or legal proceedings are required.
• Maintain accurate documentation of legal activities and decisions for reporting and audit purposes.

Salary Grade Range: $67,107.00 - $

Recruitment Range: $67,107.00 - $85,000.00

Note:

The KSAs/Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex legal agreements for public health programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in conducting legal research and interpreting statutes, administrative rules, and case law to support regulatory decision-making.
• Skilled in managing administrative rule making processes, including preparing rule drafts and coordinating with regulatory bodies for approval.
• Experienced in preparing and delivering legal presentations and briefings to internal leadership and external stakeholders on regulatory and compliance topics.
• Proficient in reviewing and responding to public records requests and external inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate compliance with disclosure requirements.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date.

This Position Is Time-Limited, Lasting Up To 32 Months, Concluding November 1, 2027.

This Position Is 100% Federally Funded.

This Position Is Possibly Eligible For A Hybrid Work Option.

The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.