Health Care Staff Attorney II

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma • Durant, OK

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About The Position

Provide research and legal advice to the assigned
departments of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. You will report to the Director.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law by a State within the United States
• Ability to handle a variety of legal fields and procedures
• Grasp of the legal issues and requirements of the tribe’s commercial ventures, such as licensing, acquisition and divestiture
• Advance understanding of tribal law, sovereignty, and tribal court proceedings
• Six [6] years’ experience as an attorney

Responsibilities

• Research the intent of laws and judicial decisions and applies the law to the circumstances.
• Work on unusual or complex problems and provide solutions.
• Negotiate contractual agreements and provide legal advice to avoid legal liability.
• Provide legal representation to the Nation in all requested and required legal and liability areas.
• Manage the case management of in-house matters.
• Review legal vendor billings accumulated pursuant to cases and projects assigned.
• Prepare, negotiate, review and advise on work pertaining to contracts, agreements, and other legal instruments on behalf of the Nation.
• Provide guidance to lower level Attorneys.
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees