General Counsel | Agency | Oklahoma City, OK | #3296454
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An agency based in Oklahoma City is seeking a General Counsel to lead its legal department and provide strategic guidance on all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. This is a mission-critical role that advises senior leadership on high-stakes decisions, litigation strategy, contract negotiation, and evolving state and federal legal frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice on agency operations, contracts, policies, and procedures.
- Lead and manage the internal legal team, overseeing workflow and case assignments.
- Coordinate litigation strategy and interface with outside counsel as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, administrative rules, and internal policies.
- Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, and formal legal documents.
- Monitor legislation and provide impact analysis on agency operations.
- Conduct internal legal trainings and policy briefings for executive and program staff.
Requirements:
- J.D. and active license to practice law; must pass background check.
- At least 10 years of experience in legal, regulatory, or compliance roles.
- Proven ability to manage legal staff and oversee internal legal operations.
- Strong litigation experience and skilled in contract negotiation and drafting.
- Extensive knowledge of administrative law, government operations, and public policy.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a high-pressure decision-making track record.
Salary: $120,000–$140,000 DOE + full benefits package.
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