Senior Procurement Counsel — Public Sector Contracts

State of Illinois; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health, vision & dental insurance

Pension program

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Corrections seeks a Senior Procurement Counsel to lead technical legal work in procurement, policies, and procedures. The role involves advising on statutes, drafting analyses, and guiding procurement programs with strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred candidates hold a law license in Illinois and have public procurement experience, contract drafting, and negotiation skills. This is a hybrid position with travel and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a law degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• Requires licensure to practice law in the State of Illinois.
• Experience in procurement and public contracting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs technical legal work in Procurement and related policy/regulatory matters.
• Provides advice and analysis on statutes and regulations governing Procurement programs.
• Performs duties within the scope of Senior Procurement Counsel and supports policy development.
• Travel possible; overtime may be required as needed.

Skills

Procurement law

Legal research

Contract negotiations

Public sector experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The Illinois Department of Corrections seeks a Senior Procurement Counsel to lead technical legal work in procurement, policies, and procedures. The role involves advising on statutes, drafting analyses, and guiding procurement programs with strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred candidates hold a law license in Illinois and have public procurement experience, contract drafting, and negotiation skills. This is a hybrid position with travel and overtime as needed.