Senior Legal Counsel; Attorney

What You Will Do At ODM

Office: Legal Counsel

Bureau: Provider & Program Compliance

Classification: Attorney 5 (PN )

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, Medicaid school program, 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
• Drafting, reviewing and providing legal advice and assistance with administrative rules and related materials
• Drafting, reviewing, and interpreting legislation
• 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.

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 mo. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mo. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Technical

Skills:

Attorney/Legal

Professional skills: Consultation, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Ethics and Values, Interpreting Data, Listening, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality

Organization: Medicaid

Agency Contact Name and Information: Human Resourceso.gov

Unposting Date: Feb 25, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location: Lazarus 5

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $43.09 - $61.56/hour

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill: 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

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 and 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-centric 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.