Connecticut Department of Administrative Services · 1 week ago
Staff Attorney 2(Durational)
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$100K/yr - $127K/yr
2+ years expThe Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is seeking a Staff Attorney 2 to provide comprehensive legal support to CT's Rural Health Transformation Project. This role involves legal review and analysis of grant-related documents, drafting and negotiating contracts, and providing legal counsel on compliance matters.
GovernmentService IndustrySocial Assistance
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Legal review and analysis of all grant-related documents, including federal grant terms and conditions, modifications, amendments, and compliance requirements
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with sub-recipients, vendors, and other contractual partners supporting RHTP initiatives
Providing legal counsel on federal and state regulatory compliance matters affecting rural health programs and grant administration
Reviewing and advising on reports, applications, and other submissions to the federal government and other entities to ensure legal accuracy and compliance
Conducting legal research on issues related to rural health policy, healthcare law, grant administration, and applicable state and federal requirements
Advising on data-sharing agreements, privacy compliance (including HIPAA and data security), and information governance matters
Providing legal support for procurement processes and ensuring compliance with state procurement regulations
Drafting and reviewing memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and interagency agreements with other state agencies and partners
Supporting the rural health transformation advisory council by providing legal guidance and reviewing governance documents
Advising on risk mitigation strategies and providing legal counsel on potential liability issues
Reviewing and advising on employment matters related to RHTP-funded staff recruitment and hiring
Coordinating with DSS General Counsel and other legal staff on complex legal matters
Attending meetings with federal officials and stakeholders to provide legal support as needed
Other legal duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law
Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel
Preferred
Experience drafting and negotiating complex contractual agreements and statements of work related to large data systems or professional services agreements in healthcare-related industries
Experience drafting or negotiating agreements involving the transfer of state and federal funding to contractual subrecipients
Experience drafting and negotiating cooperative agreements, such as memoranda of understanding or memoranda of agreement
Experience working with or supporting government or corporate contract or procurement units
Experience performing legal analyses related to compliance with federal grant reporting, terms, and conditions
Benefits
Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities.
A healthy work-life balance to all employees.
State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service.
Company
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is a government firm that offers business functions to state agencies and municipalities.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jenna Lynn Fusco, MS, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner 3 (Director of HR)
Natalie S. Wagner
Director of Strategic Operations and Partnerships
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