The Company is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join its legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal advice, support, and consultation to all sections within the Division of Health Benefits, with a focus on ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting the legal integrity of Medicaid operations. This role involves conducting legal research, preparing formal legal opinions, and advising on a range of matters including Medicaid managed care transformation, state plan amendments, and waiver activities. The Assistant General Counsel will also be involved in reviewing, drafting, and refining legislation, administrative rules, and regulatory language, as well as supporting litigation oversight and contributing to legislative and rulemaking activities. Applicants for the Assistant General Counsel position at the company should be licensed to practice law by the North Carolina State Bar and have a minimum of two years of progressively responsible professional legal experience. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of evaluating complex legal issues, producing clear and well-supported legal opinions, and managing litigation-related tasks. Experience in interpreting and applying federal and state laws, regulations, and court decisions that impact Medicaid program operations is essential. The role requires a strong background in legal research, writing, and analysis, as well as the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that legal guidance supports program and policy objectives.

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State of North Carolina