Procurement & Construction Attorney, Public Sector

City of Portland; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Portland seeks an attorney with at least four years of experience in transactional law related to procurement and construction for government contracts. Responsibilities include contract review, bid protests, and risk management, with emphasis on equity in policy analysis.

Candidates must have a JD, be eligible for Oregon Bar membership, and excel in writing and communication. The role requires collaboration with other attorneys, and may involve complex public contracting issues and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ transactional law experience as a licensed attorney, including experience with commercial construction and/or real estate transactions.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Oregon State Bar Membership, in good standing, or eligible to obtain membership.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent writing ability.
• Proficiency in time and case management.

Responsibilities

• Review construction contracts and provide ongoing project-related advice.
• Ensure compliance with public contracting requirements and procurement laws.
• Assess environmental compliance, risk management, and insurance coverage.
• Assist with bid protests, contractor claims, mediation, and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with litigation attorneys when disputes arise.
• Commitment to racial equity in legal analysis and policy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent writing ability

Time and case management

Experience with commercialconstruction

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Oregon State Bar Membership or eligible

Job description

City of Portland seeks an attorney with at least four years of experience in transactional law related to procurement and construction for government contracts. Responsibilities include contract review, bid protests, and risk management, with emphasis on equity in policy analysis.

Candidates must have a JD, be eligible for Oregon Bar membership, and excel in writing and communication. The role requires collaboration with other attorneys, and may involve complex public contracting issues and