Attorney

Nleague Services Inc

Nashville, Tennessee

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$55–$60 Per Hour

JOB TYPE

Contractor

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Attorney, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Employee Benefits, Establish Priorities, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Department, Interpret Regulations, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Liability Insurance, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Nashville, Tennessee

POSTED

3 days ago

Attorney PositionThe Tennessee Department of Health is seeking an attorney to serve as a Contractor 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 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 their own 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 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:The ideal candidate should have 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. 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 legal experience preferred.Items to include with application:Please include with application a writing sample of not more than 10 pages along with the applicant’s TN Bar license number.

Attorney

Nleague Services Inc

Nashville, Tennessee

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