Closing Date: 20th August, 2026
Description:
AgencyDept of State Treasurer
Division:
Office of State Treasurer
Job Classification Title
SHP Assistant General Counsel (NS)
SHP Assistant General Counsel (NS)
Position Number
65002824
65002824
Grade
FLATRATE
About Us:
Our mission is to preserve, protect and sustain the state's pension and healthcare plans, generate investment returns in excess of comparable public pensions, properly account for and report on all funds that are deposited, invested, and disbursed through the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer, assure the financially sound issuance of debt for state and local governments, maintain the state's “AAA” bond rating, and provide exemplary service across all divisions of the Department.
Description of Work:
The Assistant General Counsel (AGC) serves as counsel to the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer and is assigned to the State Health Plan. The Plan provides health care benefits to more than 700,000 state and local government employees and retirees. The position is responsible for providing legal advice to the Plan and its leadership team, the Department's General Counsel, and Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys representing the Plan.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a newly licensed attorney or an attorney with several years of experience to work on complex and high-profile legal issues affecting one of North Carolina's largest public benefit programs. While an applicant should have an interest in health care law and policy, subject matter expertise is not required. The position offers the opportunity to develop this expertise, and a successful candidate will be eager to learn and take on additional responsibilities as he or she grows into the role.
FLATRATE
About Us:
Our mission is to preserve, protect and sustain the state's pension and healthcare plans, generate investment returns in excess of comparable public pensions, properly account for and report on all funds that are deposited, invested, and disbursed through the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer, assure the financially sound issuance of debt for state and local governments, maintain the state's “AAA” bond rating, and provide exemplary service across all divisions of the Department.
Description of Work:
The Assistant General Counsel (AGC) serves as counsel to the North Carolina Department of State Treasurer and is assigned to the State Health Plan. The Plan provides health care benefits to more than 700,000 state and local government employees and retirees. The position is responsible for providing legal advice to the Plan and its leadership team, the Department's General Counsel, and Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys representing the Plan.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a newly licensed attorney or an attorney with several years of experience to work on complex and high-profile legal issues affecting one of North Carolina's largest public benefit programs. While an applicant should have an interest in health care law and policy, subject matter expertise is not required. The position offers the opportunity to develop this expertise, and a successful candidate will be eager to learn and take on additional responsibilities as he or she grows into the role.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
The anticipated hiring rate for this position is up to $93,500, based on available funding and internal equity considerations.*
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Working Conditions:
Position is Exempt to FLSA Overtime
This position may be assigned additional job functions as needed. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice based on business conditions or as required by the agency to fulfill its mission.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through either years of education, years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
The minimum Education and Experience is:
Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.
If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit https://studentaid.gov/ to learn more.
This position is primarily in-office, but following an initial onboarding period, employees are generally eligible to telework one day per week, subject to agency policy and supervisory approval. Sporadic telework is allowed during the initial period and thereafter when needed, at the supervisor's discretion.
The anticipated hiring rate for this position is up to $93,500, based on available funding and internal equity considerations.*
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advise the Plan regarding compliance with state/federal statutes and regulations, including the ACA, HIPAA, HITECH, and the Internal Revenue Code
- Assist with the Plan's administrative proceedings, including internal hearings, appeals, and preparation of final agency decisions
- Provide timely legal advice to executive leadership and Plan staff regarding operational and policy issues
- Assist with litigation strategy and risk management, including identifying legal risks and coordinating with DOJ counsel
- Support litigation counsel with legal research, discovery, and drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents
- Review and draft contracts and procurement documents supporting the Plan's operations
- Draft proposed legislation and track legislation affecting the Plan
- Respond to and review public records requests
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues and provide practical recommendations
- Ability to interpret and apply statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions
- Knowledge of judicial and administrative procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively with executives and agency staff
Working Conditions:
- This position is primarily in-office, but following an initial onboarding period, employees are generally eligible to telework one day per week, subject to agency policy and supervisory approval. Sporadic telework is allowed during the initial period and thereafter when needed, at the supervisor's discretion.
- May occasionally require work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines and agency needs.
- Inquiries and applications will be kept strictly confidential.
Position is Exempt to FLSA Overtime
This position may be assigned additional job functions as needed. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice based on business conditions or as required by the agency to fulfill its mission.
Minimum Education and Experience:
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through either years of education, years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
The minimum Education and Experience is:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar. In the alternative, management will consider an applicant who has taken the July 2026 Bar Exam but has not yet received a result; however, if selected, continued employment is contingent upon successful passage of the July 2026 Bar Exam.
Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.
If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit https://studentaid.gov/ to learn more.
This position is primarily in-office, but following an initial onboarding period, employees are generally eligible to telework one day per week, subject to agency policy and supervisory approval. Sporadic telework is allowed during the initial period and thereafter when needed, at the supervisor's discretion.
