Deputy General Counsel III

Job Posting Title

Deputy General Counsel III

807 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

• Supervisory Organization:
  Contracts/Compliance
• Job Posting End Date:
  Refer to the date listed above. Applications accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to that date.
• Estimated Appointment End Date:
  Continuous if blank
• Full/Part-Time:
  Full time
• Job Type: Regular
• Compensation:
  Up to $106,445, based on education and experience.

• Address: 4345 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday — Friday, 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

At the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), your work matters. Every day, our team helps ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. Guided by our core values—Passion for Purpose, Trust & Transparency, Empowerment & Accountability, Best-in-Class, Outcome-Driven, and Servant Leadership—we foster a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to make an impact.

• State‑paid contribution to offset insurance premiums with no pre‑existing condition exclusions for health care and dependent care.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Longevity Bonus recognizing years of public service.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits, including an on‑site gym and fitness center discounts.

OHCA is seeking three experienced attorneys to join our growing Legal Division. While all three roles serve as Deputy General Counsel (DGC) III positions, each vacancy requires deep subject‑matter expertise in a distinct specialty area. Candidates will provide advanced legal counsel, independently manage complex assignments, and serve as trusted advisors to program staff and agency leadership.

• Policy & Medicaid – Provides advanced legal counsel on Medicaid policy, administrative law, regulatory interpretation, and rule making. Advises on complex federal and state statutory requirements; supports waiver development and regulatory submissions; drafts rules and formal guidance; and provides legal analysis of policy‑related matters affecting Medicaid programs and managed care operations.
• Employment, Civil Rights, and HIPAA Compliance – Provides legal guidance on employment law, civil rights, workplace investigations, HIPAA privacy, and personnel‑related compliance matters. Advises Human Resources and leadership on employee relations issues, prepares legal documents related to discipline and investigations, responds to civil rights and privacy complaints, represents the agency in administrative proceedings, and supports compliance and training efforts.
• Contracts & Compliance – Provides legal support for contract drafting, review, negotiation, interpretation, and lifecycle management across the agency. Partners with program areas to ensure contracts are legally sound, enforceable, and compliant with applicable state and federal requirements, including those related to Medicaid programs, managed care, data‑sharing, and vendor relationships.

• Knowledge of state and federal law, advanced legal research and writing skills, and ability to interpret and apply complex legal requirements within the assigned specialty area.
• Sound judgment, clear and concise communication, and ability to work independently on complex matters while collaborating effectively with program staff and leadership.
• Key Korn Ferry competencies:
  Manages Complexity, Ensures Accountability, and Communicates Effectively.

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• A license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma.
• An active membership of the Oklahoma Bar Association.
• Five years of legal experience or adjudicative experience.
• Specialty experience in Medicaid or healthcare regulatory law, employment and civil rights law, HIPAA/privacy, or contract drafting and interpretation.
• Preference:
  Experience supporting investigations, discrimination or civil rights complaints, regulatory compliance reviews, or administrative…