HYBRID - Senior Legal Counsel (Attorney 5)

What You Will Do At ODM:

Office: Legal Counsel

Bureau: Contracts & Procurement

Classification: Attorney 5 (PN20101106)

Job Overview:

The 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 documents
• Negotiating contract terms with vendors and state and local entities, exercising legal judgment and a disciplined analytical approach
• Overseeing Contracts and Procurement staff members
• 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

The preferred candidate will possess strong legal analysis skills, be detail oriented, and be able to work collaboratively and independently.

Salary

• $41.23 - $58.91

Qualifications

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Technical Skills: Attorney/Legal

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

Other Information

Supplemental Information:

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT.
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.

THIS POSITION IS OVERTIME EXEMPT. This position is unclassified per 124.11 (A) (9), Ohio Revised Code.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.