General Counsel
Oklahoma City, OK
Full Time
Experienced
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 ageny'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
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.
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.
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 an active member of the Oklahoma Bar Association.
Special Requirements:
- Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position
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 in the first year
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
- Training opportunities for CEU requirements
PIN: 0095
JR34996
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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