Assistant General Counsel

Location: Wake County, NC

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

HEALTH BENEFITS

Job Classification Title

Assistant Agency General Counsel I (NS)

Position Number

60042720

Grade

LG08

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Assistant General Counsel provides legal advice, support, and consultation to all sections within the Division of Health Benefits to ensure regulatory compliance and protect the legal integrity of Medicaid operations. It conducts legal research, reviews and drafts legislation and administrative rules, and issues legal opinions on matters impacting the division.

This role supports Medicaid managed care transformation, state plan amendments, waivers, and regulatory interpretation for divisions across the organization. It assists with litigation oversight, including discovery, and contributes to legislative and rulemaking activities. The position reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer and helps manage the legal function of the division as designated.

Key Duties Include

• Provide legal advice, support, and consultation to all sections within the Division of Health Benefits.
• Conduct legal research and prepare formal legal opinions on issues impacting division operations.
• Advise on Medicaid managed care transformation, state plan amendments, and waiver activities.
• Review, draft, and refine legislation, administrative rules, and regulatory language for division use.
• Interpret federal and state laws, regulations, and court decisions relevant to Medicaid programs.
• Support litigation oversight by assisting with discovery and coordination of legal documentation.
• Provide legal guidance on regulatory compliance matters affecting Medicaid operations.
• Serve as a legal point person for DHB legislation and rulemaking efforts.
• Assist the Chief Legal Officer in managing division‑wide legal functions and operational priorities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure sound legal guidance supports program and policy objectives.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $91,249.00 - $159,686.00