Attorney II (Business)

Aafes; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AAFES is seeking a licensed attorney to provide legal advice across procurement, contracts, litigation, franchises, tax, IP, and IT matters. The role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and is based onsite at HQ in Dallas, TX.

The successful candidate will review legislation, draft legal documents, counsel leadership, and help implement preventive law to mitigate litigation risks and ensure regulatory compliance. Onsite work is required with relocation benefits possible.

Qualifications

• Professional law degree (JD) from a recognized and accredited law school.
• Member of the bar of the highest court of a state or the District of Columbia.
• Five years of strategic business legal experience as a licensed and practicing attorney.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance to internal stakeholders using knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and DoD guidance.
• May serve as a point of contact with entities representing the Exchange (e.g., Department of Justice, Army Legal Services).
• Analyzes legislation, prepares legal documents, reviews agency policies, and advises management on legal matters.
• Practices preventive law and develops educational sessions on prevention of litigation and policy changes.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Litigation support

Policy advisory

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Reports to a Deputy General Counsel. Responsible for providing legal advice regarding the laws, regulations, and industry standards that affect nonappropriated fund business operations to include procurement, contract negotiations and review, contract claim litigation, franchise agreements, food services, environmental, tax, telecommunications, banking, information technology, e-commerce, real estate and intellectual property issues.

Job Qualifications

Professional law degree (Juris Doctorate/JD) from a recognized and accredited law school. Member of the bar of the highest court of a state or the District of Columbia. Five years of strategic business legal experience as a licensed and practicing attorney.

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

Work – Onsite (HQ – Dallas, Texas)

• Remote/Telework not authorized per Presidential Memorandum “Return to In Person Work”
• Relocation benefits may be authorized.

Major Duties

Provides guidance to internal stakeholders throughout the organization as needed using specialized knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and Department of Defense guidance/directives. May serve as a point of contact with various entities representing the Exchange in various settings ( e.g., Department of Justice, Army Legal Services ).

Analyzes established legislation, prepares legal documents, reviews agency policies, and advises management on legal matters.

Practices preventive law which may include developing and conducting educational sessions regarding prevention of litigation and recommends changes to policy.

Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Provides analysis of current and proposed laws and policy and provides counsel to leadership.

Performs other duties as assigned.