Staff Attorney

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is a non-profit corporation that provides culturally sensitive health care to the American Indian population. OKCIC services include not only basic medical care but also dental, optometry, behavioral health, fitness, nutrition, and other family programs.

Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare to American Indians. We do this by putting people first, providing quality services, and maintaining our Integrity and Professionalism.

We are looking to add compassionate team players to our growing team as we continue to work toward our goal of becoming the national model for American Indian Health Care.

Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our Legal team. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this position supports legal operations across the organization and provides counsel on a diverse range of matters, including contracts, employment law, healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, policy review, and enterprise initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in developing broad in-house legal experience while collaborating with leaders across a healthcare organization. The Staff Attorney will manage legal matters with increasing independence, with guidance and oversight from the Chief Legal Officer.

Applicants claiming Indian Preference must complete the full application and must provide documentation verifying eligibility (such as a tribal enrollment card or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB)).

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review, draft, and negotiate vendor contracts, purchase orders, service agreements, amendments, and other business agreements.
• Review and negotiate student and clinical affiliation agreements, memoranda of understanding, and professional services agreements.
• Provide day-to-day employment law guidance to directors and managers regarding hiring, discipline, leave, accommodations, separations, and other personnel matters.
• Partner with Human Resources on workplace investigations and personnel actions.
• Review employee and applicant background check results for legal sufficiency and Fair Credit Reporting Act compliance.
• Conduct legal research regarding regulatory, compliance, employment, and operational matters and prepare legal memoranda and recommendations for the Chief Legal Officer.
• Review organizational policies and procedures for legal sufficiency.
• Assist with business associate agreement compliance, vendor onboarding documentation, and federal contract flow-down requirements.
• Provide guidance and training to employees regarding contractual requirements and compliance obligations.
• Review provider letters for legal sufficiency prior to release.
• Assist with regulatory inquiries, audits, and other compliance matters.
• Communicate and negotiate with vendors, counterparties, and outside counsel as directed by the Chief Legal Officer.
• Support litigation management, enterprise initiatives, and other legal matters as assigned.

What We Offer
The Clinic provides a comprehensive benefits package to support our team members
and their families, including:

100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage for employees and dependents
Life insurance for employees and dependents
401(k) retirement plan with a 5% automatic employer contribution (no employee match required)
Generous paid time off starting at 15 days in year one, increasing to 30 days after one year of service, with further increases based on tenure
12 paid holidays plus a paid birthday day off
PTO buyback option (up to 40 hours per year)
Professional membership and subscription reimbursement
Certification and licensure exam reimbursement
Up to 5 hours per week of paid education leave
Daily paid wellness breaks and access to onsite wellness centers
Annual wellness reimbursement for gym memberships and fitness activities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available immediately upon hire
Access to Clinic healthcare services for eligible employees
Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and Clinic policies.

The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is a non-profit organization and not a federal employer. Indian preference hiring laws apply. The Clinic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Clinic adheres to all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including protections based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, veteran status, and other characteristics as required by federal, state, or local law.