A Contract Lawyer specializes in contract law. They focus on all aspects of client contract negotiation and reviews, including client tenders and contracts, MOUs, Bidding Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Parent Company Guarantees, subcontract flowdowns and other agreements required to meet a client, company or organization's business needs.
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Closing Date:
4th October, 2026
Description:
Job Responsibilities:
Stop counting minutes and start making an impact. Join the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities for a legal career with zero billable hours, a true 40-hour week, and work that serves the public good. Trade the grind for a mission. This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Central Office, 400 Otarre Parkway Cayce, SC 29033. As the Attorney III, under the general supervision of the BHDD General Counsel, acting with substantial independence, attorney provides professional legal services and representation for the agency in the primary areas of contracts, tort and litigation: mental health law and processes, and related advice and counsel to the agency. Responsibilities for the
Attorney III:
Tort and Litigation - Manage all tort claims against the agency. Liaison with the Insurance Reserve Fund, outside counsel, and third parties as needed. Manage outside attorney who represent the agency in tort matters. Coordinate all necessary discovery within litigation matters. Direct representation of agency in the absence of IRF coverage for cases. Maintain the agency's litigation report and regularly update same. Contracts - Serve as BHDDs contracts attorney by reviewing contracts for individual medical providers, property leases and contracts for the operation of healthcare facilities and statewide third parties. Provide legal advice to agency employees, management, and officials in matters primarily related to contracts as needed. Work with the Division of Financial Services and Procurement on all contract related matters. HIPAA Privacy and Compliance - Interpret laws and policies regarding patient privacy as it relates to HIP AA, Part 2 and other state and federal privacy requirements. Develop policies and forms necessary to assist agency staff in understanding and adhering to privacy requirements. Assist Compliance Office in certification, regulatory, and audit matters. Consultation - Respond to questions of a legal nature from agency staff, public officials, courts, attorneys, public agencies, medical providers, and the public about agency operations, inpatient and outpatient facilities, and applicable law and policies.
Minimum and Additional Requirements:
A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school and experience as a practicing attorney Must be a member and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar and completion of the 403 requirements At least five (5) years of experience as an attorney
Additional Requirements:
Ability to attend meetings or conduct trainings outside of usual business hours Ability to travel within South Carolina Occasional in-state travel may be necessary
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
