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State of Ohio · 17 hours ago

Senior Legal Counsel (Attorney 5)

Lazarus 550 West Town Street

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

The State of Ohio is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of its residents through the Ohio Department of Medicaid. They are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their Contracts and Acquisitions unit, responsible for drafting and reviewing legal agreements, negotiating contract terms, and providing legal advice on procurement processes.

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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 procurement staff members

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

Qualification

Ohio Bar AdmissionLegal AnalysisContract NegotiationSupervisory ExperienceConsultationEthicsValuesInterpreting DataCollaborationAttention to DetailListeningProblem SolvingDecision MakingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationConfidentiality

Required

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code

18 months experience as a licensed attorney

6 months experience in supervisory principles/techniques

Completion of 24 credit hours of continuing legal education from accredited programs for applicable two-year reporting period pursuant to Rule X of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio

Current certificate of registration pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio

Candidates must provide a writing sample if selected for an interview

Travel required, as needed

Must provide own transportation

Valid driver's license from state of residence to operate a state vehicle