EGID Deputy General Counsel IV
About The Position
The Deputy General Counsel IV provides advanced legal guidance for EGID legal services, ensuring that assigned operations comply with relevant state and federal laws while aligning with the agency’s mission and core values. This position advises agency leadership and program areas on complex legal matters, identifies and helps mitigate legal risks, contributes to legal strategy and planning, provides counsel on regulatory compliance, and represents or supports the agency in legal proceedings. This role requires a collaborative approach to build effective relationships across departments and with external stakeholders, support sound legal decision-making, and maintain organizational accountability.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- License to practice law in State of Oklahoma
- Active membership with the Oklahoma Bar Association
- 7 years of legal experience
- 2 years of litigation, or agency-defined experience in the practice of law e.g. tax, or supervisory experience.
Nice To Haves
- Certifications in any of the following areas: Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS), or Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP).
- Certification in Risk Management, Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP), OSHA or Facilities Management Certifications
- Experience or certification in Project Management (PMP)
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) or Mediation Certification
Responsibilities
- Handle or support EGID appeals and related administrative proceedings.
- Handle or support tax warrant intercept matters and related legal review.
- Research, analyze, and interpret state and federal laws, regulations, rules, contracts, policies, and guidance affecting EGID operations.
- Provide legal counsel on complex EGID matters, regulatory compliance, administrative processes, and legal risk mitigation.
- Draft, review, and revise legal documents, correspondence, notices, memoranda, contracts, policies, procedures, and other agency materials as assigned.
- Present legal information clearly to agency leadership, program areas, external partners, administrative bodies, or other stakeholders.
- Collaborate across divisions to identify legal issues, provide practical recommendations, and support consistent implementation of legal requirements.
- Contribute to long-term legal strategy, planning, process improvement, and issue resolution for assigned EGID legal functions.
- Other duties as assigned.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
