Legal Counsel (3002038)

Overview

This remote legal position supports a state health department by providing legal guidance across various programs. The role involves representing the department in circuit courts and hearings, assisting with administrative rulemaking, pursuing adult guardianships, handling employee disqualification matters, reviewing contracts and memorandums of understanding, and addressing data governance and AI-related legal issues. The position offers opportunities to focus on preferred practice areas and includes pay commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent the department in circuit courts and hearings tribunals
• Assist with administrative rulemaking processes
• Pursue guardianships for adults
• Represent the department in employee disqualification matters
• Review contracts, memorandums of understanding, and issues related to data governance and artificial intelligence
• Provide additional legal services as assigned

Requirements

• Current membership in the Missouri Bar in good standing
• Ability to travel within the state to circuit courts; overnight travel is rare but may be required occasionally
• Experience with state procurement involving federal funding, human resources, data governance, and/or administrative law is preferred but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary is based on experience; the indicated salary represents base pay
• Pay differentials (e.g., shift, security, or years of service) may be added to total compensation but do not increase base pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including a defined pension plan, generous leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage

Location

• This is a remote position with occasional in-state travel required