General Counsel

Job Posting Title

General Counsel

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

Central Office - Operations

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

commensurate with education and experience

Job Description

General Counsel

About the Position: The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is currently seeking applications for the position of General Counsel. This role entails overseeing highly responsible administrative and professional legal duties, directing and coordinating the operations of the Department’s legal services. Responsibilities include supervising legal activities such as preparing cases for court and administrative proceedings, drafting contracts, legislation, administrative rules, and policies, and providing legal advice to the agency, Board, and ODMHSAS personnel.

Job Type/Salary:

• Application period: until filled
• Full-time
• Vacancies: 1
• Annual Salary: commensurate with education and experience
• Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

General Counsel I

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney
• 3 years as a managing attorney or equivalent
• 2 years as supervising attorney or equivalent
• Must be an active member of the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Note: No substitution will be allowed for the three years as a managing attorney or equivalent and two years of experience as supervising attorney or equivalent

General Counsel II

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
•  11 years of experience as a practicing attorney
• 4 years as a managing attorney or equivalent
• 2 years as supervising attorney or equivalent,
• Must be an active member of the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Note: No substitution will be allowed for the four years as a managing attorney or equivalent and two years as supervising attorney or equivalent

General Counsel III

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• 12 years of experience as a practicing attorney
• 4 years as a managing attorney or equivalent
• 3 years as supervising attorney or equivalent
• Must be active member of the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Note: No substitution will be allowed for the four years as a managing attorney or equivalent and three years as supervising attorney or equivalent.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position

Benefit Highlights:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.   Our benefits include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us: The Legal Division at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) provides exceptional legal services grounded in extensive experience and a true dedication to the agency, its employees, and the people we serve. Our team represents ODMHSAS in court and administrative proceedings, conducts thorough legal research, and offers expert advice on various legal matters, including personnel actions, constitutional law, civil rights, EMTALA, the Americans with Disabilities Act, EEOC issues, department investigations, legislation, policies, ethics, and litigation in all courts.

PIN: 0095

JR34996

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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