Senior Legal Counsel (Attorney 5)

About the Role

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking an attorney to join the Contracts and Acquisitions unit within the Office of Legal Counsel. As Senior Legal Counsel in the Contracts and Acquisitions unit, you will provide legal expertise in government procurement, contracting, and inter-agency agreements.

Responsibilities

• 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 Acquisitions staff
• 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

Requirements

• Admission to the Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Revised Code
• 18 months of experience as a licensed attorney
• 6 months of experience in supervisory principles/techniques

Skills

• Strong legal analysis and attention to detail
• Collaboration and independent work capabilities
• Consultation, decision-making, and problem-solving
• Ethics and values, confidentiality, and interpreting data
• Verbal and written communication, including listening skills

Pay

$44.38 - $63.41/hour

Schedule

Full-time, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

About the Agency

The Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision for Ohio’s future. As the single state Medicaid agency, ODM is responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare and is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs
• Working collectively with partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes
• Streamlining administrative burdens so healthcare providers have more time for patient care
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services