Managing Attorney V

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Managing Attorney V serves as a strategic legal leader at the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), providing high-level legal counsel and direction to help ensure the agency’s operations align with federal and state laws and regulations. The role manages legal strategies, oversees complex legal matters, advises senior leadership on legal risks and opportunities, supervises legal staff, fosters collaboration across departments, and supports the agency’s mission to provide Oklahomans with better health and care. The position leads legal efforts involving compliance, dispute resolution, policy development, and legal excellence across the organization. It advises the Chief Legal Officer, Executive Staff, and program leadership; oversees major legal projects; reviews and interprets laws, rules, policies, contracts, and other legal documents; and provides guidance on program-specific legal issues. The Managing Attorney also collaborates with internal divisions and external partners, represents the agency in relevant proceedings and engagements, provides legal training, and supports the Chief Legal Officer with division operations. This is a full-time, regular executive-management position based at 4345 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with primary hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is exempt from the civil service and human capital modernization act and applicable rules. Work is typically performed in an office setting; being present at the office is an essential function, and job-related travel is required. The annual salary is $137,500.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
License to practice law in the State of Oklahoma.
Active membership with the Oklahoma Bar Association.
Nine years of legal experience, including two years of litigation, or agency-defined experience in the practice of law (for example, tax) or supervisory experience.
In-depth knowledge of state and federal legislation, legal principles, and agency policies.
Ability to manage complex litigation, provide strategic legal advice, and align legal operations with organizational goals.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Ability to make sound legal judgments and ensure accountability for compliance and legal performance.
Must provide a resume/CV with complete work and education history.
Must be willing to complete all job-related travel.
Must be present in the office; office presence is an essential function.

Nice To Haves

Certifications in healthcare compliance (CHC), project management (PMP), public health (CPH), information privacy (CIPP), OSHA compliance, mediation or arbitration, administrative law, emergency management, or risk management.
Experience with healthcare regulatory law, Medicaid, or public health policy.
Experience managing vendor contracts or procurement compliance.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level legal counsel to the Chief Legal Officer, Executive Staff, and program leadership on complex legal, regulatory, and policy matters.
Lead and oversee major legal projects, including litigation strategy, administrative actions, appeals, regulatory analysis, contract interpretation, compliance reviews, and rulemaking.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate legal staff, ensuring high-quality legal work, consistent application of legal standards, and timely completion of assignments.
Review, draft, and interpret laws, rules, policies, contracts, and other legal documents to support agency decisions and compliance.
Advise on program-specific legal issues, including statutory interpretation, program operations, compliance expectations, and risk mitigation.
Collaborate with internal divisions and external partners, including state agencies, federal entities, legislative staff, vendors, and external counsel.
Develop and implement legal strategies to mitigate risk, strengthen compliance, resolve disputes, and support agency priorities.
Represent the agency in administrative, judicial, legislative, or negotiation settings, including hearings, meetings, briefings, and conferences.
Provide legal training, guidance, and consultation to staff and leadership on legal requirements, policy changes, compliance obligations, and emerging legal trends.
Support the Chief Legal Officer in division operations, including planning, workflow management, process improvement, and resource coordination.
Perform other duties as assigned.