Attorney

nLeague; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Department of Health is seeking an attorney to serve as a Contractor Associate General Counsel. The attorney will review contracts and grants, certify them for legal sufficiency, and provide legal guidance on procurement, vendor transitions, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, bid protests, and legislative projects. This is a contract position with weekly in-office time and not eligible for state employee benefits; the successful candidate should

Qualifications

• JD and TN Bar in good standing required; at least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with procurement and contract review processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Review a high volume of contracts, amendments, and procurement documents.
• Provide legal guidance on contract drafting, interpretation, and purchasing operations.
• Assist with vendor bid protests, risk assessments, and rulemaking projects.
• Support public records requests and legislative projects as needed.

Skills

Contract review

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

HIPAA experience

Education

JD, admitted to TN Bar

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location: 710 James Robertson Parkway 5th Floor Andrew Johnson Tower Nashville, Tennessee 37243

Duration: 12+ Months (On-Site)

Job ID: 65735

Position: Attorney

Client: TN DOH

Job Overview

The Tennessee Department of Health is seeking an attorney to serve as a Contractor Associate General Counsel. This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel. The attorney will review the Department’s contracts and grants and certify them for legal sufficiency, provide legal guidance on procurement, vendor transitions, regulatory and contract compliance, participate in vendor bid protests, and perform risk assessments. Additionally, responsibilities include assisting with public records requests and rulemaking projects, advising on special projects, and conducting bill analysis. The position requires weekly in-office time and is a contract position not eligible for state employee benefits; the successful candidate should obtain their own professional liability insurance.

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

• 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.
• Collaborative teamwork skills.
• Prior HIPAA experience; ability to ensure customer and client needs are met.

Education

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

Items To Include With Application

• Please include a writing sample of no more than 10 pages along with the applicant’s TN Bar license number.