Assistant Attorney II (Contracts Team)

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 89.000 - 122.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Atlanta Law Department is seeking an Assistant Attorney II for the Contracts Management Services Team in Atlanta, GA. The role supports procurement and contracting, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating city contracts and related legislation.

The attorney will conduct research, oversee bid protests, manage amendments, and provide timely legal advice to internal clients while collaborating with city agencies to deliver quality contracts.

Formación

• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia.
• 4–6 years of practicing attorney experience.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct legal research on municipal, state and federal laws and interpret them to advise on contracts.
• Oversee bid protests and contract disputes, including change orders.
• Ensure procurement and contracting processes are followed.
• Evaluate risks and obligations and provide legal advice throughout procurement.
• Establish relationships with city agencies and departments to support clients.
• Participate on projects to improve the Contracts Management Services Team.

Conocimientos

Procurement law

Municipal law

Contract drafting

Construction law

Technology law

Educación

Juris Doctorate

State Bar of Georgia admission

Descripción del empleo

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY II– BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION

(CONTRACTS TEAM)

CITY OF ATLANTA LAW DEPARTMENT

Salary Range: $88,654.45 -- $122,400.00

Responsibilities

General Description

The City of Atlanta is recruiting an Assistant Attorney II to be a member of its Department of Law Contracts Management Services Team.This position will serve as a primary resource in support of the City’s procurement and contracting process, and includes the review and assistance in preparation of solicitations and related legislation, management of bid protests, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and revising construction contracts, general services agreements, professional services agreements, technology services agreements, inbound and outbound grants agreements, intergovernmental agreements and other City contracts. Success in the role will be measured by your ability to deliver appropriate legal advice, counsel, and provide quality contracts on behalf of our Contracts Management Services Team in a collaborative, independent as needed, professional and timely manner.

The attorney will:

Conduct legal research related to applicable municipal, state and federal laws and regulations and interpret laws, rulings and regulations to advise on legal matters, including contract interpretation and drafting.

Oversee and manage bid protests and contract disputes, including construction contract claims and change orders.

Appropriately manage the City’s change documents [amendments] and process.

Ensure that all procurement and contracting processes are followed.

Evaluate and communicate to internal stakeholders any solicitation and/or contract risks and obligations and provide general legal advice as needed throughout the procurement/contracting process.

Establish productive relationships with the City agencies, offices, departments and functional groups.

Participate on projects to improve how the Contracts Management Services Team provides services to its clients, and that enables this team to develop and grow.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Juris Doctorate degree required. Must be a member of good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. Must be a practicing attorney with four (4) to six (6) years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in municipal, county, and/or constitutional law.

Demonstrated experience with procurement, technology and construction law is a plus.

Job Info

• Job Identification 33846
• Job Category Legal
• Posting Date 06/10/2026, 01:28 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 55 Trinity Avenue SW, Atlanta, GA, 30303, US