Senior Legal Manager: Policy & Risk Leader

Athens Technical College; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia is seeking a Legal Manager for the Department of Community Health to serve as a key legal resource, offering guidance on statutes, regulations, and policy issues while coordinating administrative appeals, hearings, and litigation. The role involves conducting legal research and advising agency leadership.

The position requires leadership across units, directing staff, and contributing to policy implementations under senior oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with five years of managerial/supervisory experience, or nine years with five years in management.
• Equivalent combination of knowledge, education, experience, or certifications may be substituted year-over-year.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and coordinates proceedings, hearings, and litigation.
• Leads and directs multiple units and staff; supports agency policy development.

Skills

Managerial experience

Leadership

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations management or business administration

Job description

The State of Georgia is seeking a Legal Manager for the Department of Community Health to serve as a key legal resource, offering guidance on statutes, regulations, and policy issues while coordinating administrative appeals, hearings, and litigation. The role involves conducting legal research and advising agency leadership.

The position requires leadership across units, directing staff, and contributing to policy implementations under senior oversight.