Senior Contracts Counsel, Construction & Public Finance

Baltimore City; Florida; On-site; USD 98,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore City is seeking an attorney in the Contracts Practice Group to advise City agencies on transactions and contractual matters across construction, finance, health, IP, procurement, and public safety.

Qualified candidates will have a law degree, Maryland Bar admission, at least seven years of transactional experience, and strong research, writing, and mentoring skills to support city projects and improve procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Seven years of transactional experience, including drafting complex construction contracts, legal research and writing.
• Experience with business and municipal law.
• Admission to the Maryland Bar.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit and finalize complex contracts and related documents, ensuring proper form and legal sufficiency.
• Perform complex legal research and render legal advice on questions raised by City agencies.
• Negotiate contracts on behalf of the City with consideration to benefits and costs.
• Mentor Assistant Solicitors and others within the Law Department.
• Represent the City at construction bid protests and administrative hearings.
• Develop standard legal instruments and manuals and provide training to clients.

Skills

Construction law

Maryland Code

Legal research

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Mentoring

Teamwork

Technology skills

Education

Law degree

Bar admission Maryland

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Contract drafting software

Job description

Baltimore City is seeking an attorney in the Contracts Practice Group to advise City agencies on transactions and contractual matters across construction, finance, health, IP, procurement, and public safety.

Qualified candidates will have a law degree, Maryland Bar admission, at least seven years of transactional experience, and strong research, writing, and mentoring skills to support city projects and improve procurement processes.