Attorney-General Counsel 3

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent in this position serves as the chief legal counsel for the Louisiana Department of Health, (LDH) acting as senior chief legal advisor to and legal representative of the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Undersecretary, Assistant Secretaries, the Director of the Bureau of Health Services Financing (Medicaid), the Chief of Staff, the Executive Counsel, the Asst. Counsel/Deputy Executive Counsel (hereinafter "Deputy Executive Counsel" or "DEC"), and others involved in the executive management of the department. As General Counsel, incumbent supervises a staff of a minimum of 40 positions, including multiple Deputy General Counsels 2 and Deputy General Counsels 1, a minimum of thirty (30) additional Attorneys, an executive staff officer, several program managers and monitors, and administrative support staff. The General Counsel reports directly to, and receives direction from, the LDH Deputy Executive Counsel; the General Counsel also receives direction from the LDH Executive Counsel.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law
• six years of experience as a practicing attorney

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and oversee all legal services for the department, providing legal counsel and strategic guidance to executive leadership on applicable laws, regulations, policies, and agency operations.
• Represent the department in litigation, administrative hearings, and state and federal court proceedings, while preparing legal opinions, contracts, legislation, and other legal documents to protect the agency's interests.
• Provide proactive legal advice to identify, prevent, and resolve legal risks, assisting executive management in making informed policy and operational decisions.
• Administer and manage the Bureau of Legal Services by supervising staff, assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, providing training, and implementing personnel actions.
• Advise executive management, senior staff, and state, federal, and local officials on legal matters affecting agency programs, operations, investigations, and confidential issues.
• Oversee legal representation involving agency litigation, claims, collections, and enforcement actions, including instituting, defending, prosecuting, intervening in, or otherwise representing the agency in legal proceedings.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations while directing the overall legal business of the agency and supporting the Secretary and executive leadership in achieving departmental goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed