NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Legal and Strategic Advisor (WMS2/DLS)
Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $130K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Legal and Strategic Advisor to support meaningful public programs and manage real-world risk. This role will primarily support the WA Cares program, advising on complex contracts and procurements, and coordinating with the Attorney General’s Office to ensure compliance with laws.
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Responsibilities
The Legal and Strategic Advisor position provides the planning, legal consultation, and advice to assure the effective negotiation, establishment, and ongoing contract administration in support of critical agency risk areas, including: WA Cares Program, Tribal Affairs, and IT Contracts and Data
This position negotiates agreements; manages legal services provided by others, e.g. various Assistant Attorneys General (AAG); and advises agency staff on legal issues that arise in the areas of: intellectual property; software licensing; and data ownership; hardware and software procurement; Tribal Affairs; health care law (including WA Cares) and Medicaid rules and regulations
Independently initiates, manages, and completes complex HCA contracts and procurements by coordinating with agency teams, primarily WA Cares, along with Tribal Affairs, and IT and Data
Drafts new templates for emerging areas of Agency need under time pressure, especially for IT and Data contracts. Independently drafts and/or provides technical advice for the Scope of Work and other procurement documents primarily for WA Cares program staff, along with agency IT Contracts and Data, and Tribal Affairs program staff, using best practices and in compliance with state and agency policies
Negotiates complex purchasing, licensing, data share, and related agreements verbally and in writing by interacting with vendors, internal staff, and other state agency staff
Timely communication with stakeholders and internal program staff in accordance with RCW 39.26, 43.105, 43.19, 74.09, 42.52 and other pertinent statutes. It also manages and facilitates protest debriefings with non-successful bidders
Develops the work plan(s) for competitive contract solicitations related primarily WA Care, along with critical agency IT and data projects, and Tribal Affairs projects
Researches laws, rules, policies and procedures related to the development and execution primarily for WA Cares, in addition to Tribal Affairs, IT Contracts and Data, or other agency procurements as needed, including the interpretation of published federal or state rules or requirements in order to accurately advise agency staff in coordination with its assigned Assistant Attorney General
Timely and accurately enters data according to established office procedures
Timely and accurately creates reports for management and other HCA staff using Microsoft office applications. Such reports may require analysis of data to enable decision making on contract issues or process/procedural issues
Communicate primarily with WA cares staff as-needed, along with Tribal Affairs, and IT Contracts and Data, to ensure documentation is accurate and submitted prior to deadlines
Independently reviews and/or approves contract or work order requests and determines applicable regulations
Researches and stays current on the laws, rules and regulations regarding WA Cares, Tribal Affairs, data-sharing and information technology contracts and procurements
Researches and stays current on contracting laws, rules, regulations, best-practices and trends
Leads and participates in assigned meetings, workgroups, etc
This position may be assigned to perform bill analysis for HCA during legislative session for contracting or procurement impacts related primarily to WA Cares legislation, along with Tribal Affairs, and IT Contracts and Data legislation
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school, and at least two years as a licensed attorney. Must be in good standing and licensed with the Washington State Bar Association
Advanced writing and verbal communication skills demonstrated to diverse audiences, including executives
Experience providing advice concerning intellectual property, computer or Internet law, or providing advice to data governance or related teams (e.g., concerning HIPAA, MHMDA, WaTech policies and procedures, etc.)
Advanced knowledge of contracts law, contracts negotiations, and experience drafting business and contractual documents, ranging from standard contracts and amendments to complex, high-dollar-value transactions
Experience with strategic and tactical planning for: implementing acquisitions; administering, monitoring and managing contracts for products and services; and resolving business and contractual disputes
Adept at gathering information necessary to understand business needs and goals well enough to identify alternatives, and succinctly and competently counsel executives and mid-level managers regarding those alternatives and recommend a course of action that will accomplish the administration's business goals within the framework of current laws and policies
The ability to take action to learn and grow
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others
Preferred
Experience as lead-negotiator of large-scale transactions, complex contract negotiations, and dispute resolution processes
Experience managing government procurements or contracts related to Information Technology or Data in Washington State or other States
Knowledge of state and federal government structure and funding mechanisms
Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to intellectual property, IT, cloud computing, software licensing, rights in data, data governance, data sharing, and data privacy
Cultural competency working in Tribal Affairs
Ability to work with diverse groups of people and work collaboratively with others
Ability to problem-solve, prioritize high-volume workloads, meet deadlines under exceptional time pressure, and provide independent strategic direction/decision making
Handles customer service questions and complaints in a professional manner
Gives the appropriate attention to detail and accuracy, has a commitment to excellence, strives for continuous quality improvement
Ability to think and act strategically to mitigate risk and set both short- and long-term goals to support the needs of diverse agency team needs
Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program.
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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