Deputy General Counsel

Position: Deputy General Counsel I
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.
* Generous state-paid  to offset insurance premiums.
* A wide selection of  with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
* for health care and dependent care.
* with employer contributions.
* 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.
* 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**, for making sound legal judgments, and
** Manages Complexity**, to navigate multifaceted legal issues and align them with agency objectives.
* Certifications in any of the following areas:
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
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