Senior Legal Counsel; Attorney

Job Description - Senior Legal Counsel (Attorney
5) (250009GH)

Senior Legal Counsel (Attorney
5) (250009GH)

Medicaid

Agency Contact Name and Information: Human Resourceso.gov

Jan 5, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Lazarus 5 50 West Town Street Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $43.09 - $61.56/hour

Full-time

Union: Exempt from Union

Attorney/Legal

Technical

Skills:

Attorney/Legal

Professional

Skills:

Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Consultation, Decision Making, Ethics and Values, Listening, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality

About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise a family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centered healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.

What You Will Do At ODM:

Office: Legal Counsel

Bureau: Provider & Program Compliance

Classification: Attorney 5 (PN )

Job Overview:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking an attorney for our legal unit. As Senior Legal Counsel in the Provider & Program Compliance unit, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing legal advice regarding Medicaid programs, including provider credentialing, public records requests, managed care, and provider compliance actions, among other topics.
• Conducting discussions and negotiations on behalf of the department related to credentialing delegation agreements.
• Reviewing and assessing contract breaches and making recommendations on damages.
• Reviewing and providing legal advice and assistance with administrative rules.
• Serving as a legal liaison between the department and the Attorney General’s Office, other state and county agencies and boards, and other private or public entities regarding legal issues.
• Assisting the Attorney General’s Office with administrative hearings, trials and other legal matters and coordinating all activities related to the resolution of legal cases, including settlements, preparation of orders and tracking case activity.
• Researching and drafting legal opinions, memoranda and other legal documents regarding Medicaid issues.

The preferred candidate will possess strong legal analysis and writing skills, be detail oriented, and be able to work collaboratively and independently.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of…