Deputy General Counsel

Overview

Job Posting Title
:
Deputy General Counsel I

Agency
: 807 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

Supervisory Organization
:
Contracts/Compliance

Work Schedule
:
Monday – Friday;
Primary Hours
: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location
: 4345 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Salary
: $78,465.00/annual

Job Type
:
Regular;
Full/Part-Time
:
Full time

Notice
:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

The Deputy General Counsel I provides expert legal support and strategic counsel to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority's (OHCA) Medicaid Division. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, supporting the Sooner Select program, and handling legal matters such as research, drafting, and discovery. This position involves collaborating with stakeholders, analyzing legislative impact, and participating in administrative and court hearings.

The Deputy General Counsel I plays a critical role in guiding legal strategies, protecting the agency’s interests, and contributing to the effective operation of OHCA’s mission to improve health outcomes for Oklahomans.

• Assist senior attorneys with legal research, document review, drafting, and discovery.
• Research state and federal law relating to the Medicaid program; draft and review State Plan and waiver language; attend policy initiative meetings with stakeholders.
• Analyze, review, and determine the impact of proposed legislation.
• Take on first- and second-chair responsibility in administrative hearings for member and provider appeals.
• Coordinate with the Office of the Attorney General concerning Attorney General Opinion requests.
• Monitor privacy policies and training materials, ensuring compliance with federal and state law.
• Review and revise privacy-related forms, including HIPAA waivers, to ensure compliance with federal and state law.
• Serve as the principal contact for legal advice and assistance to the Business Enterprises (BE), Communications, and other administrative units as assigned.
• Provide Open Meetings Act and Open Records Act advice to various OHCA committees.
• Take on second-chair responsibility in state and federal court proceedings, including drafting pleadings and discovery, motions hearings, depositions, and trial.
• Contract review, procurement analysis and advice.
• Legal support and counsel to the Chief of Compliance and Contracts.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Deputy General Counsel I requires in-depth knowledge of state and federal legislation, strong legal research and drafting skills, and the ability to handle complex administrative hearings and legal proceedings. The position demands excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with stakeholders, as well as the ability to provide strategic legal guidance and compliance oversight. Key Korn Ferry competencies for this role include Decision Quality and Manages Complexity
.

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma, and membership in Oklahoma Bar Association.

• Certifications in:
  Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), Project Management Professional (PMP), Mediation or Arbitration Certification, or Certified in Procurement Management.
• Experience with AI assisted legal research, document review, and current legal technology.
• Additional Bar Memberships

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise. The role involves speaking, standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, extended periods of sitting, and daily use of computers and phones. Travel may be required. Being present at the office is an essential function of this position.

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority complies with applicable State and Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate. 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 .

Please add OHCAHR to your email safe-senders list. All correspondence will come from this address. For status questions, contact the HR team at .

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 State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.