Senior Associate Counsel - HR & Employment Law (Hybrid)

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state of tennesseeFranklin (TN)

Human Resources Specialists Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs)

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About the role

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (DHS) seeks an experienced Associate Counsel in the Office of General Counsel to provide legal advice and support to DHS staff across programs and internal divisions. This Executive Service, in a hybrid role, focuses on HR and employment law, background checks, and related regulatory issues. The position involves limited litigation in administrative forums, coordination with the Attorney General, and legal research.

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