Associate General Counsel - Contracts & Procurement (Hybrid)

STI; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Department of Health seeks an Attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel in Nashville, TN, hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on reviewing contracts and grants, certifying legal sufficiency, and guiding procurement and regulatory compliance for department operations.

Key duties include drafting and interpreting contracts, supporting vendor transitions, assisting with rulemaking and bill analyses, and managing public records requests under supervision of the General

Qualifications

• Familiarity with state procurement processes and rulemaking procedures.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large volume of work with strong written and verbal skills.
• Experience drafting and interpreting contracts and related procurement documents.

Responsibilities

• Review a high volume of contracts and amendments for legal sufficiency.
• Provide legal guidance on procurement, vendor transitions, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with vendor bid protests and risk assessments for department procurements.
• Support rulemaking, bill analyses, and public records requests as assigned.
• Collaborate with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and other state agencies.

Skills

Procurement process

Rulemaking

Contract drafting

Communication

Teamwork

Education

JD, TN Bar licensed

Job description

The Tennessee Department of Health seeks an Attorney to serve as Associate General Counsel in Nashville, TN, hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on reviewing contracts and grants, certifying legal sufficiency, and guiding procurement and regulatory compliance for department operations.

Key duties include drafting and interpreting contracts, supporting vendor transitions, assisting with rulemaking and bill analyses, and managing public records requests under supervision of the General