Procurement Contracts Attorney - Negotiation & Compliance

Trinity River Authority; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trinity River Authority seeks a Procurement Contracts Attorney reporting to the General Counsel to oversee procurement and contracting matters, including bid solicitation, contract formation and administration, and bid protests.

The role provides legal advice and policy counsel on procurement and acquisition law, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements and strengthening contract templates and processes across departments.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree required.
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience handling state/local government procurement and contracting.
• Strong legal analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to internal purchasing and contracting policies to ensure compliance with state and federal law.
• Negotiates, drafts, and administers contracts and cooperative agreements.
• Develops and manages templates for terms and conditions, standard formatting, and required language.
• Reviews vendor contracts for accuracy and ensures terms protect the Authority's interests.
• Coordinates with departments and project managers to implement SOPs for contract management.
• Develops training materials and provides training to staff.

Skills

Legal analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Doctor of Jurisprudence

State Bar of Texas

Job description

The Trinity River Authority seeks a Procurement Contracts Attorney reporting to the General Counsel to oversee procurement and contracting matters, including bid solicitation, contract formation and administration, and bid protests.

The role provides legal advice and policy counsel on procurement and acquisition law, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements and strengthening contract templates and processes across departments.