In-House Counsel

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact?  Join us at MHMR.   Where you can make a difference.

As the In-House Counsel you will provide, at the direction of the Assistant General Counsel, quality, accurate and relevant advice on the whole spectrum of legal matters that apply to the Center. As the attorney, you will draft, review, and negotiate commodity, revenue and expenditure contracts as well as participate in the procurement processes for the contracts and purchasing departments. This position will work closely with agency departments, divisions, and the Legal Team in a diverse array of legal matters, including providing legal guidance, doing research, and preparing memoranda and other documentation as assigned. This position will be part of MHMR’s Legal Team and will report to the Assistant General Counsel-Legal Services.

Minimum Qualification:

Minimum Education: Juris Doctor 

Defined Education: ABA-approved Law School

Preferences: One (1) year of experience; Legal Experience in a community center, behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or health industry will be preferred

Special Courses: Certificates for Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act Trainings

Why Choose MHMR as Your Employer 

MHMR offers an excellent competitive benefits package designed to support the wellbeing of our employees and their families. Our benefits include a retirement plan with company matching, day one PTO accrual, ten paid holidays plus a floating holiday, employee assistance programs, and comprehensive wellness programs that promote physical, mental, and financial health.  MHMR is committed to your future; we’re a qualifying employer for Student Loan Forgiveness Programs which offers longterm financial relief opportunities for eligible team members. 

We are committed to providing strong, meaningful benefits that make a real difference in the lives of employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits philosophy emphasizes work–life balance, personal wellbeing, and access to resources that help employees thrive both professionally and personally. 

We CARE:  

• We Connect People in Our Community  

• We Provide Access to Services  

• We Link People to Resources  

• We Empower People 

Our values are based on the following beliefs:

• Respect for people who are active in planning their services

• Recovery is a life-long process of better health

• Success as positive outcomes for each person

• Participation of people and their families in the process

• Inclusion in the community through services that promote growth and independence

• Safe, ethical, and cost-effective services

• Best practices in current research in medical, psychosocial and organizational fields

• Collaboration with other organizations for better services

• Compassion, trauma-informed care, and safety practices including suicide safe care.

For a complete Job Description, detailed qualifications and to apply please contact Recruiting@mhmrtc.org