Senior Contracts Counsel — Municipal Transactions

City of Baltimore, Department of Planning; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 98,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Baltimore Law Department seeks a Chief Solicitor, Contracts (NCS) to lead the Contracts Practice Group. You will draft, edit, and finalize complex contracts for City agencies and provide strategic legal advice on procurement and other transactional matters.

You will mentor junior solicitors, conduct research, negotiate terms with vendors, and help improve procurement processes. A Maryland bar admission and at least seven years of transactional experience are required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and Maryland bar admission.
• 7+ years transactional experience, including drafting complex construction contracts.
• Strong knowledge of construction laws and Maryland Code; familiarity with Baltimore City Code/Charter.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit and finalize complex contracts and related documents, ensuring proper form and legal sufficiency.
• Perform complex legal research and render legal advice to City agencies.
• Proactively identify legal concerns, issues and potential defenses/causes of action.
• Negotiate contracts on behalf of the City with consideration to benefits and costs.
• Mentor Assistant Solicitor and provide guidance within the Law Department.

Skills

Construction law

Maryland Code knowledge

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Legal research

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission in Maryland

Job description

The City of Baltimore Law Department seeks a Chief Solicitor, Contracts (NCS) to lead the Contracts Practice Group. You will draft, edit, and finalize complex contracts for City agencies and provide strategic legal advice on procurement and other transactional matters.

You will mentor junior solicitors, conduct research, negotiate terms with vendors, and help improve procurement processes. A Maryland bar admission and at least seven years of transactional experience are required.