68000026 - DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL-AHCA

Requisition No: 886089

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68000026 - DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL-AHCA

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 68000026

Salary: $2,308.28 - $4,615.38 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 11/20/2026

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Salary: $2,308.28 - $4,615.38 bi-weekly

Are you an experienced attorney ready to lead, advise, and shape the legal landscape of a major statewide agency?

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is seeking a highly skilled legal professional to provide strategic counsel, oversee complex litigation, guide staff, and support policy development that impacts health care across Florida.

Position Overview

In this leadership role, you will supervise legal staff, provide high‑quality legal analyses, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.

You will manage sensitive legal matters, anticipate risks, and ensure the agency’s decisions, policies, and actions are fully supported by sound legal foundations.

What You Will Do

• Lead and develop assigned legal staff, including Chiefs, through coaching, performance evaluation, leave and travel approval, and workload management.

• Prepare well‑reasoned written and oral legal opinions grounded in careful research and strong analysis.

• Identify emerging legal issues and provide proactive legal guidance to agency leadership and program areas.

• Serve as the agency’s counsel on labor and employment matters.

• Draft formal requests for Attorney General Opinions that clearly articulate issues, agency positions, and supporting legal arguments.

• Oversee or support litigation involving Medicaid, facility regulation, licensure and certification matters, and certificate of need cases across state, federal, and administrative forums.

• Collaborate with program areas on the development, review, and implementation of legislation affecting the agency.

• Review proposed agency rules for legal sufficiency and participate in rule development workshops and hearings.

• Ensure letters, documents, and internal policies meet legal standards.

• Respond professionally and effectively to inquiries from the public, agency personnel, and government partners.

• Review and approve final orders as directed by the General Counsel.

• Serve as the agency’s designated point of contact for acceptance of summonses and subpoenas on behalf of the Secretary.

What We’re Looking For

• A seasoned attorney with strong leadership experience and the ability to manage a high‑performing legal team.

• Demonstrated expertise in administrative law, litigation, statutory interpretation, and government operations.

• Exceptional analytical, research, and written communication skills.

• Experience advising senior executives and navigating complex legal and regulatory environments.

• A collaborative, proactive problem solver committed to supporting effective government decision‑making.

Why Join AHCA?

Your work will directly influence statewide health care policy, regulatory oversight, and administrative justice.

You will collaborate with dedicated professionals, contribute to impactful public service, and help shape a fair, efficient, and accountable health care system for Floridians.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

• Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees

• Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance

• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance

• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions

• Ability to earn up to 176 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida

• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually

• Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)

• Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)

• Training opportunities

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Shared Savings Program for select medical services

• Lower copays for prescription drugs

• Health and Wellness discounts

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

• Knowledge of legal terminology.

• Knowledge of Florida laws, rules, and legal procedures.

Skills

• Skill in reading comprehension, legal analysis, research, and organization.

• Skill in conducting legal research and reviewing legal documents and references.

• Skill in legal writing, including preparing a variety of legal documents.

• Skill in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data.

Abilities

• Ability to provide sound legal counsel.

• Ability to interpret state and federal legislation, laws, and rules.

• Ability to apply legal reasoning and anticipate potential legal issues.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to exercise judgment and take action in situations lacking clear direction.

• Ability to take initiative and carry out independent research projects.

• Ability to interact tactfully and courteously with the public.

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to use independent judgment when releasing information to the public.

• Ability to conduct meetings and deliver presentations.

• Ability to provide guidance and supervision to others.

• Ability to travel with or without accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Admission to and current good standing with the Florida Bar.

• Five (5) years of professional legal experience, which may include the practice of law, legal research, teaching law, or participation in administrative or judicial hearings.

• Two (2) years of experience supervising attorneys and legal staff.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Florida Bar

CONTACT: GLENN RININGER 850-412-3630

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.