Procurement Contracts Attorney

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Contributes to internal purchasing and contracting policies and procedures to confirm compliance with state and federal law.
• Negotiates, drafts, and administers contracts and cooperative agreements.
• Develops and manages templates for consistency of terms and conditions, standard formatting, and inclusion of all required language.
• Reviews vendor contracts for accuracy and ensures terms represent the best interest of the Authority.
• Covers with departments and project managers to implement the standard operating procedures that support the effective management contracts.
• Develops training materials and provide training to staff.
• Researches and analyzes updates to federal and state laws, and other governing directives, policies, and procedures pertaining to contracts.
• Assists procurement team and departments with preparation and processing of solicitations (e.g., specifications for Request for Quotes/Request for Proposals/Request for Bids).
• Provides guidance to project managers on the procurement solicitation and contracting process.
• Performs other tasks as assigned as needed by the General Counsel.

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Jurisprudence degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience practicing law, with a focus on state and local government procurement and contracting matters.
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas.

Skills And Abilities

• Advanced legal analytical skills.
• Ability to direct the work of others with minimal direct supervision.
• Effective communication skills.