Chief Deputy General Counsel, Health & HR

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

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.