Senior Contracts Attorney – Government & Procurement

TSABAA; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

TSABAA in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Contracts Attorney (Attorney V) to perform advanced transactional legal work supporting the agency’s procurement and contracts activities. You will advise staff, prepare contracts and legal opinions, and help shape regulations, reporting to the General Counsel.

Requirements include a JD or LL.B., Texas bar in good standing, and at least five years in government or procurement law. Willingness to work extra hours and travel up to 10% is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with J.D. or LL.B.
• Active Texas law license in good standing required.
• Five years of attorney experience in a governmental agency or equivalent.
• Willingness to work extra hours (evenings/weekends/holidays).
• Travel up to 10% for work-related purposes.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced legal transactional work to support agency business and regulatory activities.
• Advise staff on procurement and contracts matters.
• Direct and coordinate legal and administrative functions.
• Draft and review contracts, opinions, briefs, and reports.
• Prepare rules and participate in hearings and rulemaking.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract law

Procurement

Regulatory compliance

Litigation support

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal research databases

Job description

TSABAA in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Contracts Attorney (Attorney V) to perform advanced transactional legal work supporting the agency’s procurement and contracts activities. You will advise staff, prepare contracts and legal opinions, and help shape regulations, reporting to the General Counsel.

Requirements include a JD or LL.B., Texas bar in good standing, and at least five years in government or procurement law. Willingness to work extra hours and travel up to 10% is required.