Attorney

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

Job Overview

The Tennessee Department of Health is seeking an attorney to serve as an Associate General Counsel. This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel. Primary job responsibilities include: reviewing the Department's contracts and grants and certifying them for legal sufficiency; providing legal guidance on procurement, vendor transitions, and regulatory and contract compliance; participating during vendor bid protests; and performing risk assessments. Additionally, the job responsibilities will include advising on special projects, assisting with rulemaking, bill analyses, and public records requests as assigned. HIPAA experience preferred. This position requires a TN Bar License.

Job Title: Attorney

Location: Nashville, TN/Hybrid

Duration: 36+ Months

Key Responsibilities

• Review a large volume of contracts (800+), amendments (200+), and procuring documents each year.
• Provide legal support for grants and contracts entered into between the department and any supplier of services, products, equipment, and/or computer software.
• Provide legal guidance on contract drafting, interpretation, and other legal issues related to purchasing and department operations.
• Assist the Senior Associate in interactions with department programs, the Department's Division of Administrative Services, and other state agencies, such as the Department of General Services.
• Assist with promulgating rules within the department.
• Assist with legislative projects, including bill analysis.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, including public records requests.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have familiarity with the State's procurement process and rulemaking procedures, ability to manage and prioritize a large volume of work, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and collaborate and work in a team environment. This position requires a TN Bar License.

Education

JD, admitted to TN Bar with a license in good standing, at least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.