Deputy General Counsel

Overview

The Agency of Human Services (AHS) is seeking a qualified attorney to join its legal team as Deputy General Counsel for the Central Office (CO).

AHS serves as the umbrella organization for all human services activities within state government. AHS-CO is responsible for strategically leading the Agency and its departments in establishing and implementing agency-wide and government-wide policies and practices. AHS-CO oversees six departments, each with a distinct area of focus and responsibility- Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living (DAIL); Department of Children and Families (DCF); Department of Corrections (DOC); Department of Mental Health (DMH); Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA); and Vermont Department of Health (VDH). As a whole, AHS creates and sustains a system of human services support to protect and support vulnerable Vermonters.

We are looking for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys maintaining a diverse workload. The chosen candidate will work closely with a collegial team of attorneys in AHS-CO, as well as the teams of attorneys situated within each of AHS's six departments. Job duties for this position include providing legal advice on complex state and federal laws and regulations, contract and grant negotiations, overseeing litigation, analyzing pending legislation, and completing other short- and long-term legal projects, as assigned. This position will report to the AHS General Counsel.

Preferred candidates will have broad legal experience and a demonstrated commitment to human services. This position is hybrid, in-office and remote.

Under the State of Vermont Attorney Pay Plan, this position is identified as a Staff Attorney IV.

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