HYBRID - Senior Legal Counsel (Attorney 5)

THIS POSITION MAY BE TELEWORK ELIGIBLE ON A HYBRID BASIS.About UsThe Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is committed to improving the health of Ohioans and strengthening communities and families through quality care. ODM is implementing the next generation of Ohio Medicaid to fulfill its bold, new vision for Ohio’s Medicaid program - focusing on the individual rather than the business of managed care.The goals of the next generation of Ohio Medicaid are:Emphasize a personalized care experienceImprove care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needsImprove wellness and health outcomesSupport providers in better patient careIncrease program transparency and accountabilityWhat You Will Do At ODMOffice:

Legal CounselBureau:

Contracts & ProcurementClassification:

Attorney 5 (PN 20101106)Job OverviewThe Ohio Department of Medicaid is seeking an attorney for our Contracts and Procurement unit. As Senior Legal Counsel in the Bureau of Contracts and Procurement, your responsibilities will include:Drafting and reviewing contracts, inter-agency agreements, grants, requests for proposals, other legal agreements and procurement documentsNegotiating contract terms with vendors and state and local entities, exercising legal judgment and a disciplined analytical approachOverseeing Contracts and Procurement staff membersWorking collaboratively with other ODM staff and exercising judgment to elevate appropriate topics to Chief Legal Counsel and othersDrafting and reviewing Controlling Board submissionsProviding legal advice and guidance regarding government procurement and contracting processes, rules and regulationsServing as a legal liaison to the Ohio Department of Administrative ServicesResearching and drafting legal opinions, memoranda and other legal documentsThe preferred candidate will possess strong legal analysis skills, be detail oriented, and be able to work collaboratively and independently.What’s In It For YouAt the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:Medical Coverage:Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance:Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance:Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave11 paid holidays per yearChildbirth/Adoption leaveOhio Public Employees Retirement System:OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.Deferred Compensation:The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.Minimum 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.Technical Skills:

Attorney/LegalProfessional Skills:

Consultation, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Ethics and Values, Interpreting Data, Listening, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, ConfidentialityPrimary Location:

United States of America - OHIO - Franklin County - ColumbusWork Locations:

Lazarus 5Organization:

Ohio Department of MedicaidClassified Indicator:

UnclassifiedBargaining Unit / Exempt:

ExemptSchedule:

Full-timeWork Hours:

8:00 am - 5:00 pmCompensation:

$39.27 - $56.10/hourUnposting Date:

OngoingPrimary Job Skill:

Attorney/LegalAgency Contact Name:

ODM Human ResourcesAgency Contact Information:

HumanResources@medicaid.ohio.gov

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