Chief Legal Counsel

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Job ID : 33892

Agency : Department of Health

Location : Pierre Sioux Falls or Rapid City SDSalary : $108 586.52 - $132716.86 Annual Salary depending on qualifications

Pay Grade : L3

Closing Date : 12 / 3 / 25

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Health. For more information on the Department of Health please visit .

The South Dakota Department of Healths programs and services help prevent illness and injury promote healthy places to live work and play; provide education to help people make good health decisions; prepare for respond to and prevent public health threats; and support efforts to enhance quality and accessibility of healthcare. Our services touch the lives of every person in the state of South Dakota.

We recognize that employees are our most valuable resource and we are committed to promoting a culture of excellence in DOH. We trust our employees to be innovative challenge existing processes and make the best decisions. We are interested in employing a diverse and skilled workforce that exhibits the values of leadership accountability communication integrity and teamwork. Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Imagine yourself as part of a winning team that is making the lives of South Dakotans healthier and safer.

Please visit our website at for further information about the Department of Health.

The South Dakota Department of Health is seeking a highly motivated and experienced attorney to serve as Chief Legal Counsel. This senior leadership role is critical in providing legal guidance on a wide range of sensitive and high-impact issues. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in public service law demonstrated leadership and a commitment to advancing the Departments mission to protect and improve the health of all South Dakotans.

The Chief Legal Counsel will :

• Provide legal advice to the Secretary and Division Directors supporting all divisions within the Department.
• Represent the Department in litigation before the Supreme Court Circuit Court and Office of Administrative Hearings.
• Draft review and analyze and lobby for legislation on behalf of the Department during legislative session which requires collaboration and communication with legislators legislative committees legislative staff and others involved in the legislative process.
• Provide legal research briefing and advice on emerging issues.
• Ensure the Department is in compliance with federal and state statutes and administrative rules.
• Review and maintain administrative rules in compliance with state and federal law changes.
• Assist the Department in promulgating and amending administrative rules as necessary.
• Serve as liaison to the Attorney Generals Office and collaborate with States Attorneys on civil and criminal matters.
• Oversee legal matters related to infectious disease control licensure and enforcement emergency preparedness policy and compliance and other public health regulatory frameworks.
• Supervise and provide leadership to a team of two attorneys.
• Manage legal operations including legal workload management budgeting policy development and strategic planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

The location of the position is preferred to be in Pierre. If located in Sioux Falls or Rapid City the incumbent would have frequent and regular travel to Pierre especially during legislative session.

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Additional Requirements : To be considered please attach your resume.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online :

You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone : 605.773.3148 Email :

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1