Assistant Attorney II (Contracts Team)

Atlanta International

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Atlanta International is seeking an Assistant Attorney II for its Contracts Management Services Team in Atlanta, Georgia. The role involves providing legal advice, managing bid protests, and overseeing contract disputes. A Juris Doctorate degree and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia are required, with preference given to those with experience in municipal law. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with various City departments and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Must be a member of good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
Experience in municipal, county, and/or constitutional law preferred.
Experience with procurement and construction law is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research related to municipal, state, and federal laws.
Oversee and manage bid protests and contract disputes.
Manage the City’s change documents and processes.
Ensure all procurement processes are followed.
Establish relationships with City agencies and departments.
Participate in projects to improve service delivery.

Skills

Legal research

Contract interpretation

Risk evaluation

Relationship management

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job 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.

Responsibilities

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 enable 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

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