Assistant General Counsel

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Longevity bonus

CEU opportunities

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) seeks an experienced Assistant General Counsel IV to represent the agency in a broad range of legal matters. The role includes employment, constitutional, civil rights, EMTALA, and mental health law, with duties spanning investigations, legislation, policy, ethics, and litigation in state and federal venues.

The incumbent will advise on complex issues, manage numerous cases, and support agency governance while traveling

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active Oklahoma Bar license are required.
• Active membership with the Oklahoma Bar Association is required.
• Seven years of legal experience including two years of litigation or agency‑defined practice. The note reserves the right to fill at a lower level.

Responsibilities

• Represent ODMHSAS and agency personnel in legal proceedings in state and federal courts and tribunals.
• Provide legal counsel on employment, constitutional, civil rights, EMTALA, and mental health law; handle investigations, legislation, policies, ethics, and related litigation.
• Assist with department investigations, rulemaking, and policy development.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor

Oklahoma Bar license

Oklahoma Bar Association member

Job description

Assistant General Counsel IV

The incumbent will represent the agency, its Board, and agency personnel in legal proceedings and will be responsible for a wide array of legal issues to include employment law, constitutional law and civil rights, EMTALA, mental health law, department investigations, legislation, policies, ethics, and litigation in all state and federal courts along with other tribunals.

Job Type / Salary

• Application period: Open until filled
• Full-time
• Vacancies: 2
• Annual Salary: Commensurate with experience
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• A license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma
• An active membership with the Oklahoma Bar Association
• Seven years of legal experience including two years of litigation, or agency‑defined experience in the practice of law such as tax, or supervisory experience

NOTE: We reserve the right to fill this position at a lower level.

Special Requirements

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job‑related travel normally associated with this position and have a valid driver’s license.

Benefit Highlights

• 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

About ODMHSAS

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the state’s mental health and substance use treatment services system. The department's core mission is to provide prevention and treatment services for Oklahomans who are indigent and without a means to pay. To address those needs, ODMHSAS has multiple state‑operated facilities across Oklahoma that target different populations.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.