DOC Senior Procurement Counsel

DGS Office of External Affairs; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Corrections seeks a Senior Procurement Counsel to conduct and direct specialized legal work in procurement matters and provide advice on statutes and legislation pertaining to procurement programs, policies, and procedures. Located in Chicago, this full-time role reports to the department's legal division.

The role requires a self-motivated, organized attorney with strong interpersonal skills to serve as legal counsel on procurement issues, including sensitive and

Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience performing legal work in a public or business organization.
• Law degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• Current, active license to practice law in the State of Illinois.
• Preferred: Two years of professional experience in public procurement.
• Preferred: Four years of professional experience drafting contracts and conducting contract negotiations.
• Preferred: Four years of professional experience in legal research and writing.

Responsibilities

• Direct specialized legal work in procurement matters.
• Provide advice on statutes and legislation pertaining to procurement programs, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Legal experience

Procurement

Contract drafting

Legal research

Public sector

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The Illinois Department of Corrections seeks a Senior Procurement Counsel to conduct and direct specialized legal work in procurement matters and provide advice on statutes and legislation pertaining to procurement programs, policies, and procedures. The role requires a self-motivated, organized individual with strong interpersonal skills to serve as legal counsel on procurement issues, often involving sensitive and controversial matters. Located in Chicago, this is a full-time position reporting to the department's legal division.

Key qualifications:

• Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience performing legal work in a public or business organization
• Law degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school
• Current, active license to practice law in the State of Illinois
• Preferred: Two years of professional experience in public procurement
• Preferred: Four years of professional experience drafting contracts and conducting contract negotiations
• Preferred: Four years of professional experience in legal research and writing