Assistant General Counsel

Location: Wake County, NC

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

HEALTH BENEFITS

Job Classification Title

Assistant Agency General Counsel II (NS)

Position Number

60049999

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 and support to all business areas of the Division of Health Benefits and contributes to the division’s regulatory compliance and operational integrity. It performs legal research and analysis related to Medicaid operations, drafts and reviews contracts, and supports procurement processes to ensure legally sound business practices.

This role assists with contract compliance, litigation coordination, and the development of legal strategies that advance Medicaid program initiatives. It works closely with leadership to address complex legal issues and safeguard the division’s interests within a highly regulated environment. The position also supports the Chief Legal Officer in overseeing legal functions for the Division of Health Benefits.

Key Duties Include

• Provide legal advice and support across all business areas of the Division of Health Benefits.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to Medicaid operations, regulations, and program activities.
• Draft, review, and revise contracts and agreements to ensure clarity, compliance, and alignment with division needs.
• Support procurement processes by assisting with vendor evaluations, reviewing contract terms, and preparing legally compliant documents.
• Analyze federal and state laws, regulations, and court decisions to determine their impact on Medicaid programs.
• Assist with contract compliance activities, including monitoring obligations, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions.
• Coordinate with legal leadership on litigation matters and assist in preparing documentation and responses as needed.

Provide legal guidance related to data‑sharing agreements and public records requests within the division’s regulatory framework.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop legal solutions that support program initiatives and operational goals.
• Contribute to maintaining the legal integrity of division operations by identifying issues and recommending sound legal strategies.

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
• Salary Grade Range: $91,249.00 - $159,686.00
• Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
• The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: