WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services ยท 8 hours ago
Assistant General Counsel - West Virginia Department of Health
Charleston, WV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe West Virginia Department of Health is committed to protecting and promoting the health and well-being of all West Virginians. The Assistant General Counsel provides high-level legal support to the Department, collaborating with agency leadership and external stakeholders on various legal matters.
GovernmentHealth CareInformation ServicesMedical
Hiring Manager
Kimberly Boyle, SHRM-CP, SHRM TA Specialty Credential
Responsibilities
Provide legal counsel and guidance on matters involving public health law, administrative proceedings, rulemaking, procurement, HIPAA/privacy compliance, and intergovernmental relations
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, and data sharing agreements
Support litigation efforts, including coordinating with outside counsel, reviewing pleadings, and preparing agency witnesses
Assist with responding to subpoenas, FOIA requests, and other legal inquiries
Review and interpret state and federal laws, court decisions, and administrative regulations impacting agency operations
Represent the Department in administrative hearings and other proceedings, as assigned
Participate in the development of agency policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance
Provide legal training and advice to agency personnel on relevant legal issues
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of West Virginia or eligible for admission by reciprocity
Minimum of three (3) years of experience practicing law, with preference given to experience in public sector, health law, administrative law, or regulatory compliance
Preferred
Experience with state or federal government legal work
Familiarity with HIPAA, FERPA, and other privacy-related statutes
Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills
Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse workload with competing deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Company
WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services
The mission of the West Virginia Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services is to collaborate with stakeholders to promote, protect, manage, and provide appropriate health and human services for our residents to improve their health, well-being and quality of life.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jessica Hudson
Chief Operating Officer
Angie Jacobs-Ferris, SHRM-SCP
Chief Human Resources Officer
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