Managing Attorney V

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 117,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous state-paid benefit allowance

Broad insurance plans with no pre‑exis

Flexible Spending Accounts for health/

Retirement Savings Plan with employer

11 paid holidays annually

15 days of vacation and 15 days of SLP

Longevity Bonus

Public Service Loan Forgiveness andtu

Wellness benefits with on-site gym

Job summary

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) is seeking a Managing Attorney V to provide strategic legal leadership, oversee complex matters, and supervise the legal staff. You will advise senior leadership on regulatory risk, interpret laws, and guide program operations to align with federal and state requirements.

Join a mission-driven agency and lead cross-functional initiatives while ensuring compliance and excellence in legal services for Oklahoma's health care programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level legal counsel to the Chief Legal Officer, Executive Staff, and program leadership on complex legal, regulatory, and policy matters affecting OHCA's operations and strategic initiatives.
• Lead and oversee major legal projects, including litigation strategy, administrative actions, appeals, regulatory analysis, contract interpretation, compliance reviews, and rulemaking activities.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate legal staff, ensuring high-quality legal work, consistent application of legal standards, and timely completion of assignments.
• Review, draft, and interpret laws, rules, policies, contracts, and other legal documents to support agency decision-making and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Serve as a senior legal advisor on program-specific legal issues, providing guidance on statutory interpretation, program operations, compliance expectations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal divisions and external partners, including state agencies, federal entities, legislative staff, vendors, and external counsel to support agency initiatives and maintain legal and operational alignment.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to mitigate risk, strengthen compliance, resolve disputes, and support agency priorities.
• Represent the agency in administrative, judicial, legislative, or negotiation settings, including hearings, meetings, briefings, and conferences.
• Provide legal training, guidance, and consultation to staff and leadership regarding legal requirements, policy changes, compliance obligations, and emerging legal trends affecting agency programs.
• Support the Chief Legal Officer in division operations, including planning, workflow management, process improvement, and resource coordination.

Job description

Managing Attorney V

Agency: 807 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

Supervisory Organization: Legal

Job Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date: Continuous if Blank

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Compensation: $137,500/year

Why You'll Love Working Here

At the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), your work matters. Every day, our team helps ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. Guided by our core values, Passion for Purpose, Trust & Transparency, Empowerment & Accountability, Best-in-Class, Outcome-Driven, and Servant Leadership, we foster a workplace where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to make an impact. Learn more about OHCA.

Let's talk benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to offset insurance premiums.
• A wide selection of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions.
• 11 paid holidays annually.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
• Longevity Bonus recognizing years of public service.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits, including an on-site gym and fitness center discounts.

Job Description

• Location: 4345 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
• Salary: $137,500/year
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Primary Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• In accordance with 62 O.S. § 34.301(h)(6) and OAC 260:130-1-2, this position has been designated as executive management and is exempt from the civil service and human capital modernization act and applicable rules.

Agency/Division Information

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) works to ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. The agency's core values include passion for purpose, trust and transparency, empowerment and accountability, best in class and outcome-driven, and servant leadership. As part of the interview process, candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at our Oklahoma City office.

Position Purpose

The Managing Attorney V serves as a strategic legal leader within the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA), providing high-level legal counsel and direction to ensure that the agency's operations align with federal and state laws and regulations. This role is critical in managing legal strategies, overseeing complex legal matters, and advising senior leadership on legal risks and opportunities. In addition, this position supervises legal staff, fosters interdepartmental collaboration, and supports the agency's mission to provide Oklahomans with better health and care. The incumbent will lead efforts to ensure compliance, resolve legal disputes, and promote policy development while driving legal excellence across the organization.

Principal Activities May Include

• Provide high-level legal counsel to the Chief Legal Officer, Executive Staff, and program leadership on complex legal, regulatory, and policy matters affecting OHCA's operations and strategic initiatives.
• Lead and oversee major legal projects, including litigation strategy, administrative actions, appeals, regulatory analysis, contract interpretation, compliance reviews, and rulemaking activities.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate legal staff, ensuring high-quality legal work, consistent application of legal standards, and timely completion of assignments.
• Review, draft, and interpret laws, rules, policies, contracts, and other legal documents to support agency decision-making and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Serve as a senior legal advisor on program-specific legal issues, providing guidance on statutory interpretation, program operations, compliance expectations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal divisions and external partners, including state agencies, federal entities, legislative staff, vendors, and external counsel to support agency initiatives and maintain legal and operational alignment.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to mitigate risk, strengthen compliance, resolve disputes, and support agency priorities.
• Represent the agency in administrative, judicial, legislative, or negotiation settings, including hearings, meetings, briefings, and conferences.
• Provide legal training, guidance, and consultation to staff and leadership regarding legal requirements, policy changes, compliance obligations, and emerging legal trends affecting agency programs.
• Support the Chief Legal Officer in division operations, including planning, workflow management, process improvement, and resource coordination.

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