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State of Oklahoma · 1 day ago

Deputy General Counsel

The State of Oklahoma is looking for a Deputy General Counsel to join their Executive Leadership Team at the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. This role involves providing legal expertise, overseeing investigations and contract management, and ensuring compliance with legal standards while promoting a culture of transparency and accountability within the agency.

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Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership over the agency’s employee and consumer patient investigation functions, as well as contractual and human resource operations
Serve in the General Counsel’s place in his absence, bringing legal expertise to ensure the development and enforcement of consistent, ethical, and compliant practices across all facilities
Oversee statewide policies and procedures related to investigations and contract management
Serve as the Inspector General, leading and advising on complex and sensitive investigations involving consumer patients and employees, ensuring compliance with legal standards, agency policy, and regulatory requirements
Oversee the agency’s Legal Division staff, consisting of a First Assistant General Counsel and three Assistant General Counsels
Provide guidance and training to the Human Resource Division of the agency and provide legal review, risk analysis, and policy guidance regarding all agency contracts, procurement procedures and vendor relationships of the agency
Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and patient-centered care in partnership with legal, clinical, and administrative leaders
Represent the agency in statewide policy discussions, support operational improvements, strengthen investigative practices and improve outcomes related to patient safety and organizational integrity

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Oklahoma Bar Association membershipLegal experienceSupervisory experienceHealthcare complianceInvestigationsContracts managementOrganizational strategyRisk mitigationLeadership experienceMultidisciplinary team management

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
License to practice law in the State of Oklahoma and active membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association
A minimum of ten (10) years of legal experience including a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory position or as a supervising attorney

Preferred

A minimum of twenty (20) years of legal experience, including significant first chair complex jury trial experience with at least five (5) years in a supervisory capacity
Proven leadership experience at the executive or C-suite level or military leadership service
Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams in government, healthcare, or human services environments
Extensive knowledge of administrative law, healthcare compliance, investigations, and contracts within public sector or regulatory frameworks
Strong background in organizational strategy, workforce policy development, and risk mitigation

Benefits

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 the first year
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Longevity Bonus for years of service
Training opportunities for CEU requirements

Company

State of Oklahoma

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State of Oklahoma is a government organization that provides community development, education, employment, and health services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dan Cronin
CIO and Chief Transformation Officer
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David Ostrowe
Chief Operational Officer
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