County/District Attorney Division Director

About the role

The Travis County Attorney’s Office provides legal representation to Central Health under Texas Health & Safety Code Section 281.056 (b-1). This position is a Director level position of the Travis County Attorney’s Office and serves as the Chief Legal Counsel and principal legal advisor for Central Health.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate personnel and services of the division and allocate division resources.
• Develop, implement, and oversee the organization’s legal strategy to protect and advance Central Health’s interests.
• Provide proactive legal counsel to the CEO, executive leadership, and the Board of Directors on a variety of matters.
• Advise the Board of Managers and executive leadership on organizational governance best practices.
• Advisory the Board of Managers on key legal trends, emerging risks, and regulatory developments that may impact business operations.
• Ensure the organization adheres to applicable governance regulations and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Support the preparation of legal documentation for organizational records regulations, and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Establish and oversee organization-wide policies to promote legal awareness and risk mitigation.
• Oversee the legal department’s contributions to the negotiation, drafting, and execution of a broad range of contracts in close collaboration with organizational leaders and contract owners.
• Ensure that contracts align with company policies, mitigate risks, and optimize financial and operational outcomes.
• Manage Central Health’s relationship with external counsel, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and strategic alignment.
• Optimize the use of external legal resources by setting clear expectations, leveraging specialized expertise, and ensuring cost-effective service delivery.
• Serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external counsel and ensure legal matters are handled efficiently while maximizing the organization’s internal knowledge and resources.
• Lead and mentor Central Health legal department team members, providing strategic direction and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school AND fifteen (15) years licensed attorney work experience, including five (5) years of mid-to senior level supervisory management experience.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.

Qualifications

This position requires deep expertise in healthcare law and regulatory frameworks, as well as an understanding of the complexities of operating a mission-driven, public health system that serves diverse communities while ensuring proper stewardship of public funds.

Skills

Deep expertise in healthcare law and regulatory frameworks, understanding of the complexities of operating a mission-driven, public health system, ability to provide proactive legal counsel, advisory skills, strategic planning, and leadership.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$136,751.32 - $181,195.50 annually, with an additional supplement commensurate with experience and the market for a Chief Legal Counsel role with similar Texas Hospital Districts.

Schedule

8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday. May work some holidays, some nights, some weekends.