Public Health Counsel — Administrative Law & Contracts

WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Health Department in West Virginia is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to provide high-level legal support. This role involves providing guidance on public health law, managing contracts, and assisting with litigation efforts. The ideal candidate will have a JD degree, be licensed in West Virginia, and have at least three years of experience in law, preferably within the public sector. This full-time position offers a supportive environment with standard office hours and some travel required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience practicing law, preference for public sector or health law.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on public health law and administrative proceedings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Support litigation efforts and respond to legal inquiries.

Skills

Legal research and writing skills

Administrative law knowledge

Public health law understanding

Government contracting expertise

Employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

The State Health Department in West Virginia is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to provide high-level legal support. This role involves providing guidance on public health law, managing contracts, and assisting with litigation efforts. The ideal candidate will have a JD degree, be licensed in West Virginia, and have at least three years of experience in law, preferably within the public sector. This full-time position offers a supportive environment with standard office hours and some travel required.