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NEOGOV · 14 hours ago

Attorney 1 - 4

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$4,099/mo - $8,044/mo

NEOGOV is seeking an Attorney to join the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) in Baton Rouge. The role involves providing legal services and guidance on contracts, procurement matters, and special litigation projects within the Bureau of Legal Services.

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Responsibilities

Serve in a senior legal and consultative role as an Attorney 4 within the Louisiana Department of Health’s Bureau of Legal Services, providing guidance and legal support to the Office of the Secretary

Review, draft, negotiate, and advise on contracts and other legally binding agreements in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and LDH policies

Provide legal counsel on Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Solicitations for Proposals (SFPs), and procurement matters, ensuring compliance with procurement laws, rules, and procedures

Draft, review, and interpret Cooperative Endeavor Agreements (CEAs), Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and other contractual instruments on behalf of LDH

Handle and advise on contract-related protests and disputes, including participation in procurement protests and related administrative or legal proceedings

Provide legal services related to transactions and issues involving property owned by or under the control and management of LDH

Serve as specialized counsel on special litigation projects and provide assistance with Judicial Review matters when additional legal expertise or support is required

Qualification

Louisiana license to practice lawContract negotiationLegal counsel on RFPsDrafting legal agreementsJudicial Review assistanceCooperative Endeavor AgreementsMemoranda of UnderstandingProcurement laws complianceSoft skills

Required

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law

Benefits

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement– State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).