Associate General Counsel

Associate General Counsel - 19411*Ada, OK | Legal | Full Time*_Posted yesterday | | Apply before May 29, 2025_*Apply**Save*DescriptionWe are currently looking for a Full Time Associate General Counsel to join our General Counsel Health team located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center.*Summary:*Provide CNDC leadership with sound and solution-oriented legal representation and policy analysis.*Responsibilities:** In the performance of all duties, support the Chickasaw Nation team's mission of enhancing the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people* In the performance of all job duties, must provide the best in professional service and support all CNDC Departments in the performance of their respective core functions* Provides direct and ongoing project management and problem solving in relation to potentially difficult or challenging in-house legal matters* Provides solution-oriented legal representation to all CNDC Departments as directed, and other Chickasaw Nation Departments and/or CNDC subsidiaries* Serves as primary point-of-contact for assigned client-Departments and designated legal subject matter (e.g., construction law, employment law, business law, etc.)* As directed, prepares and finalizes legal pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, and negotiates, writes, reviews, and finalizes contracts, reports, research memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents* As directed, coordinates with outside-counsel in the provision of legal services* Coach and mentor subordinate staff/interns as appropriate* As appointed, represents CNDC and/or OGC on appropriate boards and committees* Provides legal guidance to CNDC employees that are subpoenaed to appear in court as witnesses* As directed, responds to legal request, by subpoena or informal means, for records or other document production* As directed, prepares formal legal opinions on behalf of the OGC* As directed, represents CNDC facilities in litigation matters in front of the Chickasaw Nation Office of the Gaming Commissioner* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types* Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner* Greets and engages with a smile* Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types* Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment* Maintains and promotes professionalism* Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics* Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards* Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.* Performs all other duties as assigned*Competencies:*Essential:* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements* Maintains strict confidentiality in all matters* Ability to work independently* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability* Prioritizes, meets deadlines and works independently in a high-pressure environment and uses appropriate judgement in upward communication regarding assignments* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines* Understand Chickasaw law and law enforcement regulations* Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures* Knowledge of all pertinent federal, tribal and state laws, regulations and compliance requirements* Ability to multitask* Relates problems and translates understandable solutions* Works well within a team* Organizational and time-management* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management* Prepares role specific reports*Skills:*Essential:* Basic Computer skills* Must be familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite of products*Experience:*Essential:* 4 years directly related experience*Education:*Essential:* Juris DoctorateEssential:* Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school required*Credentials:*Essential:* Standard Driver's License* Pass general background check* Chickasaw Bar AssociationEssential:* Must be a member of (or applicant to) the Chickasaw Nation Bar and Oklahoma State Bar. Must be able to obtain and maintain Oklahoma Bar License*Working Conditions:*Essential:* Pass pre-employment drug test* Works in an office setting* Requires light travel* Sitting up to 75% of shift* Hand-eye coordination, reach and grasp#INDWork Location: In person

Created: 2025-06-19