Assistant General Counsel

WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services

Charleston (WV)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The State Health Department in West Virginia is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to provide high-level legal support. This role involves providing guidance on public health law, managing contracts, and assisting with litigation efforts. The ideal candidate will have a JD degree, be licensed in West Virginia, and have at least three years of experience in law, preferably within the public sector. This full-time position offers a supportive environment with standard office hours and some travel required.

Qualifications

Minimum of three years of experience practicing law, preference for public sector or health law.
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in West Virginia.

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel on public health law and administrative proceedings.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements.
Support litigation efforts and respond to legal inquiries.

Skills

Legal research and writing skills

Administrative law knowledge

Public health law understanding

Government contracting expertise

Employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Overview

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is committed to protecting and promoting the health and well-being of all West Virginians. Our work is guided by a mission to deliver comprehensive and accessible health services through innovation, efficiency, and a dedicated workforce. The Office of General Counsel provides legal support and guidance to ensure agency compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and policies.

Position Overview

The Assistant General Counsel provides high-level legal support to the West Virginia Department of Health. This position works under the supervision of the General Counsel and collaborates with agency leadership, program directors, and external stakeholders on a wide range of legal matters affecting the Department.

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, detail-oriented attorney with a strong understanding of administrative law, public health law, government contracting, and employment law, as well as exceptional legal research and writing skills.

Key Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel and guidance on matters involving public health law, administrative proceedings, rulemaking, procurement, HIPAA/privacy compliance, and intergovernmental relations.

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, and data sharing agreements.

Support litigation efforts, including coordinating with outside counsel, reviewing pleadings, and preparing agency witnesses.

Assist with responding to subpoenas, FOIA requests, and other legal inquiries.

Review and interpret state and federal laws, court decisions, and administrative regulations impacting agency operations.

Represent the Department in administrative hearings and other proceedings, as assigned.

Participate in the development of agency policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.

Provide legal training and advice to agency personnel on relevant legal issues.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of West Virginia or eligible for admission by reciprocity.

Minimum of three (3) years of experience practicing law, with preference given to experience in public sector, health law, administrative law, or regulatory compliance.