Attorney Deputy General Counsel 2

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health in Baton Rouge seeks a Chief Deputy General Counsel 2 to guide complex legal matters across LDH programs and regional operations, reporting to senior leadership and ensuring compliance with laws and policies.

The role requires a Louisiana license to practice law with at least five years of experience, with twelve years preferred, and offers a demanding, impactful leadership track within a state agency.

Qualifications

• Requires a Louisiana license to practice law and five years of practicing attorney experience.
• Twelve years of experience as a practicing attorney preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal counsel and guidance to the Office of Behavioral Health, Human Resources Section, and LDH regional operations.
• Makes final decisions on complex legal matters affecting LDH programs and operations, within established executive oversight.
• Advises LDH leadership on legal issues, risks, and matters impacting Department programs and services.
• Reviews and analyzes complex legal issues and recommends appropriate courses of action.
• Assists the Executive Counsel, Deputy Executive Counsel, and General Counsel with Department-wide legal activities and initiatives.
• Provides legal support across LDH program offices and regions, ensuring matters are addressed in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and policies.
• Performs highly responsible professional and administrative duties requiring comprehensive knowledge of LDH’s organization, programs, services, and operations.

Skills

Legal counsel

Regulatory guidance

Education

Louisiana law license (attorney)

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

Join the Louisiana Department of Health as Chief Deputy General Counsel 2 and play a pivotal role in guiding complex legal matters across the Department’s statewide operations. Incumbent serves the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) as Chief Deputy General Counsel 2 for the LDH Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), the LDH Human Resources (HR) Section, and LDH regional activities for the various programs within LDH, with responsibility for final decisions in complex agency legal matters in all LDH regions, limited only by the general supervision of the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Executive Counsel, Deputy Executive Counsel, and General Counsel. The incumbent must also be familiar with all aspects of the Department's organization and its program offices and services as the incumbent performs highly responsible professional and administrative duties, assisting in all legal activities of the Department and assisting the Executive Counsel, Deputy Executive Counsel, and the General Counsel.

If you’re ready to bring your legal expertise to work that makes a difference for the people of Louisiana, we want you on our team!

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus five years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Information on the Louisiana Department of Health can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Provides legal counsel and guidance to the Office of Behavioral Health, Human Resources Section, and LDH regional operations.
• Makes final decisions on complex legal matters affecting LDH programs and operations, within established executive oversight.
• Advises LDH leadership on legal issues, risks, and matters impacting Department programs and services.
• Reviews and analyzes complex legal issues and recommends appropriate courses of action.
• Assists the Executive Counsel, Deputy Executive Counsel, and General Counsel with Department-wide legal activities and initiatives.
• Provides legal support across LDH program offices and regions, ensuring matters are addressed in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and policies.
• Performs highly responsible professional and administrative duties requiring comprehensive knowledge of LDH’s organization, programs, services, and operations.

Preferred Experience:

Incumbent is required to possess a license to practice law in Louisiana, plus have twelve (12) years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:Office of the Secretary / Legal / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type:This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center: 3071070203

Position Number(s):50479797

Compensation:This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) starting salary of:

Attorney Deputy General Counsel 2 - $47.86 hourly / $ $3,828.80 bi-weekly

Contact Information:

Deanda Thymes

[e-mail]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non‑merit factor.