Health Care Authority
General Counsel
Health Care Authority, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
Job Posting TitleGeneral CounselAgency807 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITYSupervisory OrganizationExecutive ServiceJob Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)October 25, 2024Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationSalary based on education and experienceJob DescriptionAgency/Division InformationThe Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) works to ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. The agency’s core values include passion for purpose, trust and transparency, empowerment and accountability, best in class and outcome-driven, and servant leadership. The General Counsel is a full-time role and will report daily to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority office in Oklahoma City, OK.Basic PurposeThe General Counsel is responsible for overseeing all core legal functions of the OHCA, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational standards. This role leads the development, negotiation, revision, and management of contracts through leadership of a team of contract professionals. This position serves as chief legal counsel to the Board of Directors, Executive Leadership and represents OHCA in all legal matters. This role is critical in creating high performing legal and contracts teams, meeting Agency objectives, and providing excellent customer service to stakeholders.Typical FunctionsOversee core legal functions of the OHCA, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to the Agency’s functions.Serve as chief legal counsel for Board of Directors, executive leadership team, senior leadership, and the OHCA as an entity related to Agency business and functions.Represent OHCA, the CEO and Executive Staff, and Board in litigation matters, ensuring effective legal defense and compliance with legal standards.Provide leadership, mentorship, and development to high-performing legal and contract teams, ensuring the teams meet organizational goals while fostering a culture of excellence, leadership and career growth, and accountability.Facilitate cross-training for attorneys and legal staff, and establish transparent, shared processes to ensure the timely completion of all critical legal functions.Develop, implement, and lead strategies related to legal and regulatory issues, in collaboration with goals of executive leadership.Oversee contract development, negotiation, revision, and management, ensuring all Agency agreements meet legal, regulatory, organizational, and compliance standards.Source and oversee implementation of software solutions for contracts and legal functions to reduce baseline processing timelines and ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.Other duties as assigned.Education and ExperienceA Juris Doctor degree plus 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney, including three (3) years as a managing attorney or equivalent and two (2) years as supervising attorney or equivalent, and an active membership of the Oklahoma Bar Association.Note: No substitution will be allowed for the three (3) years as a managing attorney or equivalent and two (2) years of experience as supervising attorney or equivalent.Preference may be given to candidates with:Experience or expertise in employment law and/or Oklahoma’s Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act and related requirements.Familiarity with Oklahoma’s Central Purchasing Act and state procurement and solicitation requirements.Significant background in health care administration, health care insurance and/or state or federal health care programs.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and CompetenciesThe General Counsel must possess in-depth knowledge of federal and state laws, regulatory compliance, and legal practices related to healthcare and governmental operations. Strong contract negotiation and management skills are essential, along with the ability to develop and implement strategic legal processes. The role requires exceptional leadership and team-building abilities, with the capacity to mentor and cross-train staff while fostering collaboration across departments. Advanced problem-solving and strategic thinking are crucial, enabling the General Counsel to anticipate future legal trends and challenges.Special RequirementsPhysical Demands:Must be able to remain sitting for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to move or lift up to 15 pounds at various times.Work Environment:
The office work environment includes regular exposure to general office equipment such as computer equipment, phones, and copy machines.Benefits HighlightsOHCA is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.A wide choice of best-in-class health insurance plans.Optional flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.Employee assistance program and health and fitness programs.11 paid holidays.15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year.Retirement Savings Plan with a generous contribution.Longevity Bonus for years of service.Public Service Loan forgiveness and educational assistance reimbursement program.Training opportunities for CEU requirements.Accommodation Statement:The Oklahoma Health Care Authority complies with applicable State and Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, national origin, or genetic information. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Civil Rights Coordinator at 405-522-7335.Notice to applicants:Please add OHCAHR@okhca.org to the address book or “safe-senders” list in your email. All correspondence will come from this address. Be sure to check your junk folder. If you have questions about the status of your application, you can contact the HR team at 405-522-7093.Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Current State of Oklahoma employees
must apply for open positions internally through Workday Jobs Hub.**A complete job application includes: Resume/CV attached with a complete work history and education.**Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationSalary based on education and experienceJob DescriptionAgency/Division InformationThe Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) works to ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. The agency’s core values include passion for purpose, trust and transparency, empowerment and accountability, best in class and outcome-driven, and servant leadership. The General Counsel is a full-time role and will report daily to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority office in Oklahoma City, OK.Basic PurposeThe General Counsel is responsible for overseeing all core legal functions of the OHCA, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational standards. This role leads the development, negotiation, revision, and management of contracts through leadership of a team of contract professionals. This position serves as chief legal counsel to the Board of Directors, Executive Leadership and represents OHCA in all legal matters. This role is critical in creating high performing legal and contracts teams, meeting Agency objectives, and providing excellent customer service to stakeholders.Typical FunctionsOversee core legal functions of the OHCA, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations related to the Agency’s functions.Serve as chief legal counsel for Board of Directors, executive leadership team, senior leadership, and the OHCA as an entity related to Agency business and functions.Represent OHCA, the CEO and Executive Staff, and Board in litigation matters, ensuring effective legal defense and compliance with legal standards.Provide leadership, mentorship, and development to high-performing legal and contract teams, ensuring the teams meet organizational goals while fostering a culture of excellence, leadership and career growth, and accountability.Facilitate cross-training for attorneys and legal staff, and establish transparent, shared processes to ensure the timely completion of all critical legal functions.Develop, implement, and lead strategies related to legal and regulatory issues, in collaboration with goals of executive leadership.Oversee contract development, negotiation, revision, and management, ensuring all Agency agreements meet legal, regulatory, organizational, and compliance standards.Source and oversee implementation of software solutions for contracts and legal functions to reduce baseline processing timelines and ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.Other duties as assigned.Education and ExperienceA Juris Doctor degree plus 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney, including three (3) years as a managing attorney or equivalent and two (2) years as supervising attorney or equivalent, and an active membership of the Oklahoma Bar Association.Note: No substitution will be allowed for the three (3) years as a managing attorney or equivalent and two (2) years of experience as supervising attorney or equivalent.Preference may be given to candidates with:Experience or expertise in employment law and/or Oklahoma’s Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act and related requirements.Familiarity with Oklahoma’s Central Purchasing Act and state procurement and solicitation requirements.Significant background in health care administration, health care insurance and/or state or federal health care programs.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and CompetenciesThe General Counsel must possess in-depth knowledge of federal and state laws, regulatory compliance, and legal practices related to healthcare and governmental operations. Strong contract negotiation and management skills are essential, along with the ability to develop and implement strategic legal processes. The role requires exceptional leadership and team-building abilities, with the capacity to mentor and cross-train staff while fostering collaboration across departments. Advanced problem-solving and strategic thinking are crucial, enabling the General Counsel to anticipate future legal trends and challenges.Special RequirementsPhysical Demands:Must be able to remain sitting for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to move or lift up to 15 pounds at various times.Work Environment:
The office work environment includes regular exposure to general office equipment such as computer equipment, phones, and copy machines.Benefits HighlightsOHCA is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.A wide choice of best-in-class health insurance plans.Optional flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.Employee assistance program and health and fitness programs.11 paid holidays.15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year.Retirement Savings Plan with a generous contribution.Longevity Bonus for years of service.Public Service Loan forgiveness and educational assistance reimbursement program.Training opportunities for CEU requirements.Accommodation Statement:The Oklahoma Health Care Authority complies with applicable State and Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, national origin, or genetic information. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Civil Rights Coordinator at 405-522-7335.Notice to applicants:Please add OHCAHR@okhca.org to the address book or “safe-senders” list in your email. All correspondence will come from this address. Be sure to check your junk folder. If you have questions about the status of your application, you can contact the HR team at 405-522-7093.Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Current State of Oklahoma employees
must apply for open positions internally through Workday Jobs Hub.**A complete job application includes: Resume/CV attached with a complete work history and education.**Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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