Attorney

Associate General CounselThe Tennessee Department of Health is seeking an attorney to serve as an Associate General Counsel. This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel. Primary job responsibilities include: reviewing the Department's contracts and grants and certifying them for legal sufficiency; providing legal guidance on procurement, vendor transitions, and regulatory and contract compliance; participating during vendor bid protests; and performing risk assessments. Additionally, the job responsibilities will include advising on special projects, assisting with rulemaking, bill analyses, and public records requests as assigned. HIPAA experience preferred.Key responsibilities include:Review a large volume of contracts (800+), amendments (200+), and procuring documents each year.Provide legal support for grants and contracts entered into between the department and any supplier of services, products, equipment, and/or computer software.Provide legal guidance on contract drafting, interpretation, and other legal issues related to purchasing and department operations.Assist the Senior Associate in interactions with department programs, the Department's Division of Administrative Services, and other state agencies, such as the Department of General Services.Assist with promulgating rules within the department.Assist with legislative projects, including bill analysis.Complete special projects as assigned by the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, including public records requests.Minimum qualifications include familiarity with the State's procurement process and rulemaking procedures, ability to manage and prioritize a large volume of work, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and collaborate and work in a team environment.Education: JD, admitted to TN Bar with a license in good standing, at least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.Background VerificationMinimum verification requirements - Please complete the following verifications with Info Cubic upon candidate's selection. Additional verifications may be identified by the agency.TN Standard Background CheckBaseline background checkGlobal Monitor CheckUS Criminal Record Locator w/ AliasFederal Criminal History (7 years)County Criminal History (7 years)National Sex Offender Registry