Deputy General Counsel III

State of Oklahoma

6d • $106,445 • Onsite

About The Position

OHCA is seeking three experienced attorneys to join our growing Legal Division. While all three roles serve as Deputy General Counsel (DGC) III positions, each vacancy requires deep subject-matter expertise in a distinct specialty area. Candidates will provide advanced legal counsel, independently manage complex assignments, and serve as trusted advisors to program staff and agency leadership. DGC III (Attorney III) – Policy & Medicaid Provides advanced legal counsel on Medicaid policy, administrative law, regulatory interpretation, and rulemaking. This role advises program staff and leadership on complex federal and state statutory requirements; supports waiver development and regulatory submissions; drafts rules and formal guidance; and provides legal analysis of policy-related matters affecting Medicaid programs and managed care operations. DGC III (Attorney III) – Employment, Civil Rights, and HIPAA Compliance Provides legal guidance on employment law, civil rights, workplace investigations, HIPAA privacy, and personnel-related compliance matters. This role advises Human Resources and leadership on employee relations issues, prepares legal documents related to discipline and investigations, responds to civil rights and privacy complaints, represents the agency in administrative proceedings, and supports compliance and training efforts. DGC III (Attorney III) – Contracts & Compliance Provides legal support for contract drafting, review, negotiation, interpretation, and lifecycle management across the agency. This role partners with program areas to ensure contracts are legally sound, enforceable, and compliant with applicable state and federal requirements, including those related to Medicaid programs, managed care, data-sharing, and vendor relationships.

Requirements

• Knowledge of state and federal law
• Advanced legal research and writing skills
• Ability to interpret and apply complex legal requirements within the assigned specialty area
• Demonstrate sound judgment
• Clear and concise communication
• Ability to work independently on complex matters while collaborating effectively with program staff and leadership
• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• A license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma
• An active membership of the Oklahoma Bar Association
• 5 years of legal experience or adjudicative experience
• Specialty experience in Medicaid or healthcare regulatory law, employment and civil rights law, HIPAA/privacy, or contract drafting and interpretation

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting investigations, discrimination or civil rights complaints, regulatory compliance reviews, or administrative proceedings within state government, healthcare, or public sector environment
• Relevant professional certifications aligned with the specialty area, such as Certified Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified Information Privacy Professions (CIPP), Mediation or Arbitration certification, or Certification in Administrative Law

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced legal counsel
• Independently manage complex assignments
• Serve as trusted advisors to program staff and agency leadership
• Provide advanced legal counsel on Medicaid policy, administrative law, regulatory interpretation, and rulemaking
• Advise program staff and leadership on complex federal and state statutory requirements
• Support waiver development and regulatory submissions
• Draft rules and formal guidance
• Provide legal analysis of policy-related matters affecting Medicaid programs and managed care operations
• Provide legal guidance on employment law, civil rights, workplace investigations, HIPAA privacy, and personnel-related compliance matters
• Advise Human Resources and leadership on employee relations issues
• Prepare legal documents related to discipline and investigations
• Respond to civil rights and privacy complaints
• Represent the agency in administrative proceedings
• Support compliance and training efforts
• Provide legal support for contract drafting, review, negotiation, interpretation, and lifecycle management across the agency
• Partner with program areas to ensure contracts are legally sound, enforceable, and compliant with applicable state and federal requirements, including those related to Medicaid programs, managed care, data-sharing, and vendor relationships

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums.
• A wide selection of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees