Senior Legal Counsel (Attorney 5)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking an attorney to join the Contracts and Acquisitions unit within our office of Legal Counsel. As Senior Legal Counsel in the Contracts and Acquisitions unit, your responsibilities will include drafting and reviewing contracts, inter-agency agreements, grants, requests for proposals, other legal agreements and procurement documents. You will also be responsible for negotiating contract terms with vendors and state and local entities, exercising legal judgment and a disciplined analytical approach. This role involves overseeing Contracts and Acquisitions staff, working collaboratively with other ODM staff, and exercising judgment to elevate appropriate topics to Chief Legal Counsel and others. Additionally, you will draft and review Controlling Board submissions, provide legal advice and guidance regarding government procurement and contracting processes, rules and regulations, and serve as a legal liaison to the Ohio Department of Administrative Services. You will also be responsible for researching and drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and other legal documents. The preferred candidate will possess strong legal analysis skills, be detail-oriented, and be able to work collaboratively and independently.

Requirements

• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code
• 18 months experience as licensed attorney
• 6 months experience in supervisory principles/techniques
• Consultation skills
• Collaboration skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ethics and Values
• Interpreting Data skills
• Listening skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Decision Making skills
• Verbal Communication skills
• Written Communication skills
• Confidentiality skills
• Completion of 24 credit hours of continuing legal education from accredited programs for applicable two-year reporting period pursuant to Rule X of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio
• Current certificate of registration pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio
• Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Nice To Haves

• Strong legal analysis skills
• Detail oriented
• Able to work collaboratively and independently

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing contracts, inter-agency agreements, grants, requests for proposals, other legal agreements and procurement documents
• Negotiating contract terms with vendors and state and local entities, exercising legal judgment and a disciplined analytical approach
• Overseeing Contracts and Acquisitions staff
• Working collaboratively with other ODM staff and exercising judgment to elevate appropriate topics to Chief Legal Counsel and others
• Drafting and reviewing Controlling Board submissions
• Providing legal advice and guidance regarding government procurement and contracting processes, rules and regulations
• Serving as a legal liaison to the Ohio Department of Administrative Services
• Researching and drafting legal opinions, memoranda and other legal documents

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior