Assistant County Attorney III - Transactions - Non-Merit

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Office of Law is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Transactions Practice Group, advising county agencies on business transactions, contracts, and related legal matters.

Under supervision, the attorney will draft and review real estate, procurement, and financing documents; provide counsel to Boards and Commissions and assist in improving procurement processes for efficiency.

Qualifications

• A law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Maryland Bar.
• 7–9 years of transactional and/or legislative drafting experience or related business/municipal law experience.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and reviews contracts, deeds, leases and other real estate documents, grants, loans, financing documents including bonds and procurement documents.
• Drafts bills and resolutions for various County agencies; conducts legal research as needed.
• Serves as Counsel to Boards and Commissions and advises County executives and departments on legal matters; negotiates complex transactions.

Skills

Legal drafting

Client counseling

Contract negotiation

Attention to detail

Education

ABA-accredited law degree

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Office of Law.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

General Overview

Under general supervision of the County Attorney, Deputy County Attorney, Assistant County Attorney, or designee(s), assists with litigation, operational, transactional and administrative matters concerning Baltimore County government.

Essential Job Functions

The Baltimore County Office of Law has an attorney opening in the Transactions Practice Group. The Transactions Practice Group advises all County agencies on business transactions, contractual matters and associated legal issues. Issues are wide ranging and include matters related to construction, finance, health, intellectual property, procurement, and public safety matters. Qualified candidates should have an interest in educating clients and improving current procurement processes and efficiency.

• Drafts and reviews various legal documents that are related to the day-to-day operations of the various County agencies, including but not limited to, contracts, deeds, leases, other real estate documents, grants, loans and financing documents, including bonds, procurement documents, resolutions and bills.
• Drafts bills and resolutions for the various County agencies. Conducts legal research as necessary.
• Serves as Counsel to various Boards and Commissions.
• Provides legal assistance to various County agencies in negotiating complex transactions. Advises the County Executive, the County Administrative Officer, County departments, offices and agencies and the County Council on legal matters, as necessary.

Examples of Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Required Qualifications

• A law degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland
• A minimum of seven (7) to nine (9) years of transactional and/or legislative drafting experience, and/or experience with business and/or municipal law.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Knowledge of County best practices and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills required to work with the public and various agencies.
• Strong writing and drafting skills.
• Strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office software and legal research platforms such as Westlaw.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Legislative drafting skills a plus.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex matters.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with others (inside and outside the Office of Law).
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks.
• Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
• A strong sense of ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
• A willingness to perform with minimal administrative support.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Assistant County Attorney III - Transactions
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

Examination Procedure

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.