Closing Date: 12th November, 2026
Description:
Job Overview:The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking an attorney to join the Contracts and Acquisitions unit within our office of Legal Counsel. As Senior Legal Counsel in the Contracts and Acquisitions unit, your responsibilities will include:
- Drafting and reviewing contracts, inter-agency agreements, grants, requests for proposals, other legal agreements and procurement documents
- Negotiating contract terms with vendors and state and local entities, exercising legal judgment and a disciplined analytical approach
- Overseeing Contracts and Acquisitions staff
- Working collaboratively with other ODM staff and exercising judgment to elevate appropriate topics to Chief Legal Counsel and others
- Drafting and reviewing Controlling Board submissions
- Providing legal advice and guidance regarding government procurement and contracting processes, rules and regulations
- Serving as a legal liaison to the Ohio Department of Administrative Services
- Researching and drafting legal opinions, memoranda and other legal documents
- The preferred candidate will possess strong legal analysis skills, be detail oriented, and be able to work collaboratively and independently.
Additional Information:
- The Ohio Department of Medicaid does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.
- TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:
- Completion of 24 credit hours of continuing legal education from accredited programs for applicable two-year reporting
- period pursuant to Rule X of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio. Current certificate of registration pursuant to Rule VII of Rules of Government of Bar of Ohio.
This Position Is Overtime Exempt.
This Position Is Unclassified per 124.11 (a) (9), Ohio Revised Code.
Compensation Is as Listed on The Posting Unless Required by Legislation or Union Contract.
The Work Location of This Position Is 50 West Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. You Will Be Required to Report to This Work Location Full-Time, if Selected.
Travel Required, as Needed. Must Provide Own Transportation. Or, in Order to Operate a State Vehicle, You Must Have a Valid Driver's License from State of Residence.
Resumes And/or Attachments Are Not Reviewed. Therefore, Please Provide Detail in The Work Experience Section of Your Application.
Why Work for The State of Ohio:
At the State of Ohio, We Take Care of The Team that Cares for Ohioans. We Provide a Variety of Quality, Competitive Benefits to Eligible Full-Time and Part-Time Employees*. for A List of All the State of Ohio Benefits, Visit Our Total Rewards Website! Our Benefits Package Includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Premiums After Completion of Eligibility Period
- Paid Time Off, Including Vacation, Personal, Sick Leave and 11 Paid Holidays per Year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care Leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and More)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as Opers, Strs, Sers, and Hprs) & Optional Deferred Compensation (ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits Eligibility Is Dependent on A Number of Factors. the Agency Contact Listed Above Will Be Able to Provide Specific Benefits Information for This Position.
Qualifications:
- Admission to Ohio Bar Pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 36 Mos. Exp. as Licensed Attorney; 18 Mos. Exp. in At Least One Substantive Legal Area Relevant to Employing Agency.
- Or Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment Noted Above.
Job Skills: Attorney/legal
