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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

ATTORNEY-REGIONAL

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$6,354.40/mo - $11,284/mo

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with the Louisiana Department of Health, responsible for providing high-level legal advice and representation on complex health law matters. The role involves influencing the operation of major statewide programs while collaborating with executive leadership and senior legal staff.

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Responsibilities

Serve as senior legal counsel for assigned LDH region(s), providing independent, highly technical legal advice, consultation, and representation that directly influences the operation of multiple LDH programs and facilities across multiple parishes

Advise and support Executive Counsel, General Counsel, and Deputy General Counsels on complex, high-profile legal matters involving health law, regulatory compliance, and program operations

Provide legal guidance to LDH program offices including Office of Public Health, Office of Behavioral Health, Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, Medicaid, Adult Protective Services, Human Resources, Office of Women’s Health, and other related programs within assigned regions

Represent the Department in all phases of the legal process, including administrative proceedings, negotiations, and coordination with state and federal entities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Analyze, interpret, and apply state and federal health laws, regulations, and policies to support regional operations, facilities, and contracted providers

Serve as regional legal liaison by coordinating with LDH leadership, program administrators, and external partners to resolve legal issues, mitigate risk, and support effective service delivery

Perform related legal and administrative duties as required, including providing notary services when applicable and supporting additional regions as backup senior legal counsel to ensure continuity of legal services

Qualification

Louisiana license to practice lawHealth law experienceLegal adviceRegulatory compliancePublic service

Required

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law

Four years of experience as a practicing attorney

Preferred

Extensive experience handling complex health law matters

Providing independent legal advice and representation for multi-program or multi-jurisdictional operations

Benefits

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).