Legal Manager

Georgia Power Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia's Department of Community Health is hiring a Legal Manager in Atlanta on a hybrid basis. This senior role provides legal guidance, coordinates proceedings, conducts research, and supports risk management and policy development across departments.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field with five years in a managerial role (or nine years of related experience).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Or nine (9) years of related professional experience with five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Serves a legal resource and provides legal advice and assists with operational, and programmatic activities for a department, agency or facility.
• Coordinates legal proceedings, including administrative appeals, hearings, and litigation.
• Conducts legal research and provides analysis regarding statutes, regulations, case law, policies, liability, compliance and risk management.
• Recommends and implements policies and procedures.
• Directs subordinate managers and staff; provides leadership across units, departments, and regions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field

Job description

Legal Manager# Team Georgia Careers## Legal ManagerApply: Hybrid: Atlanta: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 11, 2026 (12 days left to apply): JR0000003202Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! **Job Title:**Legal Manager**Agency:**Department of Community Health**Job Requisition ID:**JR0000003202**Shift:**Not Applicable (United States of America)**Compensation Details:**$76,821.60 - $101,880**Job Description:**Serves a legal resource and provides legal advice and assists with operational, and programmatic activities for a department, agency or facility. This role also coordinates legal proceedings, to include administrative appeals, hearings, and litigation, conducting legal research and providing analysis regarding statutes, regulations, case law, policies, liability, compliance and risk- management issues. Recommends and implements policies and procedures. Directs subordinate managers and staff. Will provide some direction and influence on agency policy. Provides leadership across multiple units, departments, and/or regions. Performs other legal duties and special projects as assigned by the Inspector General or authorized Department leadership**Minimum Qualifications:**Bachelor's degree in operations management, business administration, or a related field which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or nine (9) years of related professional experience which includes five (5) years in a managerial or supervisory role; or five (5) years of experience required at the lower level Sr Mgr, Business Ops (GSM012) or position equivalent.--Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.