Attorney

Job ID: 64999

Position: Attorney

Department: TN DOH

Location: 710 James Robertson Parkway 6th Floor Andrew Johnson Tower Nashville Tennessee 37243 (Hybrid)

Duration: 36 Months

Shift- 8:00 AM to 04:30 PM

Job description:

• The 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 Departments 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 assisting with public records requests and rulemaking projects.
• As assigned job responsibilities may also include advising on special projects and conducting bill analysis.
• Position requires weekly in-office time. This is a contract position not eligible for state employee benefits and the successful candidate should obtain professional liability insurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 Departments 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:

• The ideal candidate should have familiarity with the States 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. Also the ideal candidate will have prior HIPAA experience and ensure the needs of customers and clients are met.

Education:

• JD admitted to TN Bar with a license in good standing at least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.