Staff Attorney IV - Health

State Of Vermont Dept Health; Waterbury Center (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vermont Department of Health is seeking a Staff Attorney IV - Health with at least three years of experience to join its in-house legal team. The lawyer will provide legal guidance across local, state, and federal law, support contract and grant negotiations, and contribute to policy development and regulatory compliance within the Department.

Reports to the General Counsel and collaborates with Assistant Attorneys General and Department leadership.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience as a licensed attorney.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on complex local, state, and federal laws.
• Negotiate contracts and grants on behalf of the Department.
• Perform policy analysis, development, and guidance for department initiatives.
• Oversee litigation and advise on compliance obligations.
• Support regulatory and legal projects across all department operations.
• Represent the Department's legal interests with the Agency of Human Services, other state departments, and stakeholders.

Job description

OverviewJoin a great team dedicated to the public health of Vermonters! The Vermont Department of Health (the Department) has an immediate opening for an energetic and talented Staff Attorney with at least three years of experience to join its legal team.

OverviewJoin a great team dedicated to the public health of Vermonters! The Vermont Department of Health (the Department) has an immediate opening for an energetic and talented Staff Attorney with at least three years of experience to join its legal team. The Vermont Department of Health is the state's public health agency, providing leadership statewide in public health services, protection, promotion, and policy. The Department's legal team serves as the Health Department's in-house legal counsel, providing legal guidance and advice to all of the Department's divisions, units, and staff. The chosen candidate will report directly to the Department's General Counsel and will collaborate with Assistant Attorneys General that support the Department. The staff attorney will also work closely with Department leadership, division and program staff, policymakers, and external partners. Job duties for this position include providing legal advice on complex local, state, and federal laws; contract and grant negotiation; policy analysis, development, and guidance; overseeing litigation; advising on legal compliance; and other legal projects and needs, as assigned. The position serves as a key resource for legal analysis, policy development, and regulatory compliance across all areas of Department operations. The Staff Attorney also represents the Department's legal interests with the Agency of Human Services, other state departments, the Vermont General Assembly, community partners, and other stakeholders. Preferred candidates thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy a diverse workload, have broad legal experience, and have a demonstrated commitment to public health or human services.

Who May ApplyThis position, Staff Attorney IV - Health (Job Requisition #56108), is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact [e-mail] Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

CompensationSalary and benefits will be based upon qualifications and experience in accordance with the State of Vermont Attorney Pay Plan.

Equal Opportunity EmployerThe State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.