Senior Contracts Counsel — Municipal Transactions

City of Baltimore, Department of Planning; United States; Sur place; USD 127 000 - 151 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Law Department of Baltimore City seeks an experienced attorney in the Contracts Practice Group to advise City agencies on business transactions and procurement.

Qualified candidates will manage complex contracts, perform legal research, negotiate agreements, and mentor junior staff, contributing to improved procurement processes.

This non-civil service role offers a chance to influence city projects, with strong benefits and a collaborative team focused on public service.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and Maryland Bar admission.
• Minimum seven years of transactional experience.
• Experience with construction contracts and procurement.
• Knowledge of Maryland Code and local government law.

Responsabilités

• Draft, edit and finalize complex contracts for the City.
• Conduct complex legal research and provide advice to City agencies.
• Negotiate contracts with consideration to benefits and costs.
• Mentor junior solicitors and assist the Chief of the Practice Group.
• Represent the City at bid protests and administrative hearings.

Connaissances

Construction contracts

Legal research

Legal writing

Municipal law

Contract negotiation

Formation

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Maryland Bar admission

Outils

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

The Law Department of Baltimore City seeks an experienced attorney in the Contracts Practice Group to advise City agencies on business transactions and procurement.

Qualified candidates will manage complex contracts, perform legal research, negotiate agreements, and mentor junior staff, contributing to improved procurement processes.

This non-civil service role offers a chance to influence city projects, with strong benefits and a collaborative team focused on public service.