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General Counsel | Agency | Oklahoma City, OK | #3296454

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An agency based in Oklahoma City is seeking a General Counsel to lead its legal department and provide strategic guidance on all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. This is a mission-critical role that advises senior leadership on high-stakes decisions, litigation strategy, contract negotiation, and evolving state and federal legal frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on agency operations, contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Lead and manage the internal legal team, overseeing workflow and case assignments.
• Coordinate litigation strategy and interface with outside counsel as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, administrative rules, and internal policies.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, and formal legal documents.
• Monitor legislation and provide impact analysis on agency operations.
• Conduct internal legal trainings and policy briefings for executive and program staff.

Requirements:

• J.D. and active license to practice law; must pass background check.
• At least 10 years of experience in legal, regulatory, or compliance roles.
• Proven ability to manage legal staff and oversee internal legal operations.
• Strong litigation experience and skilled in contract negotiation and drafting.
• Extensive knowledge of administrative law, government operations, and public policy.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a high-pressure decision-making track record.

Salary: $120,000–$140,000 DOE + full benefits package.

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