Staff Attorney

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic • Oklahoma City, OK

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is a non-profit corporation that provides culturally sensitive health care to the American Indian population. OKCIC services include not only basic medical care but also dental, optometry, behavioral health, fitness, nutrition, and other family programs. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare to American Indians. We do this by putting people first, providing quality services, and maintaining our Integrity and Professionalism. We are looking to add compassionate team players to our growing team as we continue to work toward our goal of becoming the national model for American Indian Health Care. Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our Legal team. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this position supports legal operations across the organization and provides counsel on a diverse range of matters, including contracts, employment law, healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, policy review, and enterprise initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in developing broad in-house legal experience while collaborating with leaders across a healthcare organization. The Staff Attorney will manage legal matters with increasing independence, with guidance and oversight from the Chief Legal Officer. Applicants claiming Indian Preference must complete the full application and must provide documentation verifying eligibility (such as a tribal enrollment card or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB)).

Requirements

• Must align with OKCIC vision, mission, and core values
• Must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma
• Minimum of two (2) years of legal experience in some combination of business/generalist law, employment law, contracting, or healthcare.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking, judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, organizational policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple legal matters and priorities while exercising sound professional judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive legal, employee, and organizational information.
• Must represent the division and agency in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate vendor contracts, purchase orders, service agreements, amendments, and other business agreements.
• Review and negotiate student and clinical affiliation agreements, memoranda of understanding, and professional services agreements.
• Provide day-to-day employment law guidance to directors and managers regarding hiring, discipline, leave, accommodations, separations, and other personnel matters.
• Partner with Human Resources on workplace investigations and personnel actions.
• Review employee and applicant background check results for legal sufficiency and Fair Credit Reporting Act compliance.
• Conduct legal research regarding regulatory, compliance, employment, and operational matters and prepare legal memoranda and recommendations for the Chief Legal Officer.
• Review organizational policies and procedures for legal sufficiency.
• Assist with business associate agreement compliance, vendor onboarding documentation, and federal contract flow-down requirements.
• Provide guidance and training to employees regarding contractual requirements and compliance obligations.
• Review provider letters for legal sufficiency prior to release.
• Assist with regulatory inquiries, audits, and other compliance matters.
• Communicate and negotiate with vendors, counterparties, and outside counsel as directed by the Chief Legal Officer.
• Support litigation management, enterprise initiatives, and other legal matters as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage for employees and dependents
• Life insurance for employees and dependents
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 5% automatic employer contribution (no employee match required)
• Generous paid time off starting at 15 days in year one, increasing to 30 days after one year of service, with further increases based on tenure
• 12 paid holidays plus a paid birthday day off
• PTO buyback option (up to 40 hours per year)
• Professional membership and subscription reimbursement
• Certification and licensure exam reimbursement
• Up to 5 hours per week of paid education leave
• Daily paid wellness breaks and access to onsite wellness centers
• Annual wellness reimbursement for gym memberships and fitness activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available immediately upon hire
• Access to Clinic healthcare services for eligible employees

What This Job Offers

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