Senior General Counsel, Litigation — Hybrid Practice

Chattahoochee Technical College; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks an Associate General Counsel, Litigation in Atlanta. The role provides legal analysis, liaises with the Department of Law, and supports administrative hearings and settlements.

Responsibilities include case preparation, contract amendments, grants administration, and ensuring regulatory compliance across agency processes. Strong communication and data analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university and Georgia bar licensure or eligibility.
• Two years of relevant legal experience or equivalent; ability to handle complex disputes.
• Experience with healthcare compliance, privacy and security programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the agency in administrative hearings or as a client to the Department of Law.
• Develop and monitor administrative processes for compliance of department activities.
• Draft amendments to contracts and legal instruments; support legislation and regulations.
• Provide research and analysis on legal, policy, and environmental issues.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve legal issues.

Skills

Healthcare compliance

Privacy & security

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Data analysis for reports

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctorate

License to practice law in Georgia

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks an Associate General Counsel, Litigation in Atlanta. The role provides legal analysis, liaises with the Department of Law, and supports administrative hearings and settlements.

Responsibilities include case preparation, contract amendments, grants administration, and ensuring regulatory compliance across agency processes. Strong communication and data analysis skills are essential.