State Health Plan Assistant General Counsel

Agency

Dept of State Treasurer

Division

Office of State Treasurer

Job Classification Title

SHP Assistant General Counsel (NS)

Position Number

Grade

FLATRATE

About Us

Our mission is to preserve protect and sustain the states pension and healthcare plans generate investment returns in excess of comparable public pensions properly account for and report on all funds that are deposited invested and disbursed through the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer assure the financially sound issuance of debt for state and local governments maintain the states AAA bond rating and provide exemplary service across all divisions of the Department.

Description of Work

The Assistant General Counsel (AGC) serves as counsel to the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer and is assigned to the State Health Plan. The Plan provides health care benefits to more than 700000 state and local government employees and retirees. The position is responsible for providing legal advice to the Plan and its leadership team the Departments General Counsel and Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys representing the Plan.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a newly licensed attorney or an attorney with several years of experience to work on complex and high-profile legal issues affecting one of North Carolinas largest public benefit programs. While an applicant should have an interest in health care law and policy subject matter expertise is not required. The position offers the opportunity to develop this expertise and a successful candidate will be eager to learn and take on additional responsibilities as he or she grows into the role.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

*The anticipated hiring rate for this position is up to $93500 based on available funding and internal equity considerations.*

• Advise the Plan regarding compliance with state/federal statutes and regulations including the ACA HIPAA HITECH and the Internal Revenue Code
• Assist with the Plans administrative proceedings including internal hearings appeals and preparation of final agency decisions
• Provide timely legal advice to executive leadership and Plan staff regarding operational and policy issues
• Assist with litigation strategy and risk management including identifying legal risks and coordinating with DOJ counsel
• Support litigation counsel with legal research discovery and drafting and reviewing pleadings motions and other litigation documents
• Review and draft contracts and procurement documents supporting the Plans operations
• Draft proposed legislation and track legislation affecting the Plan
• Respond to and review public records requests

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues and provide practical recommendations
• Ability to interpret and apply statutes administrative regulations and court decisions
• Knowledge of judicial and administrative procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives and agency staff

• This position is primarily in-office but following an initial onboarding period employees are generally eligible to telework one day per week subject to agency policy and supervisory approval. Sporadic telework is allowed during the initial period and thereafter when needed at the supervisors discretion.
• May occasionally require work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines and agency needs.

Inquiries and applications will be kept strictly confidential.

Position is Exempt to FLSA Overtime

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through either years of education years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for details.

The minimum Education and Experience is:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

• Active membership in good standing with the North Carolina State the alternative management will consider an applicant who has taken the July 2026 Bar Exam but has not yet received a result; however if selected continued employment is contingent upon successful passage of the July 2026 Bar Exam.

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

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This position is primarily in-office but following an initial onboarding period employees are generally eligible to telework one day per week subject to agency policy and supervisory approval. Sporadic telework is allowed during the initial period and thereafter when needed at the supervisors discretion.

NC State Health Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NC Flex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

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Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of State Treasurer (DST) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DST:NCTreasurer NC Treasurer.

DST uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
• Applicantswillbe subject to a criminal background check.
• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification

  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

  Veterans and National Guard Preference

  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
  • Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

  ADA Accommodations

  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

  Background Check

  • The selected candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check through Castle Branch.
  • One or more of the following may also be reviewed depending on the nature and requirements of the position: employment history professional references credit history and educational verification (i.e. degree license or official transcript).
  • The selected candidate will be required to pass the background check to the satisfaction of the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer. All offers of employment are conditional until the satisfactory completion of the background check.

  Contact Information:

  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please email the NC Department of State Treasurer at .

  The Department of State Treasurers campus is located on Atlantic Avenue is surrounded by many shopping centers and restaurants has access to a 24-hour 7-day a week free gym on the campus and has free employee parking.

  Minimum Education and Experience

  Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

  EEO Statement

  The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

  Recruiter:

  Leonard C Harper

  Recruiter Email: