Senior System Contracting Attorney - Telework Eligible

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin seeks a System Contracting Attorney (Attorney III) for the System Contracting Department. You will handle procurement contracts, solicitations, and related legal work to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

The role involves high-level contract review, negotiations, and providing counsel to agency staff, with telework eligibility and a full-time schedule based in Austin.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or LLB from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas; in good standing.
• Experience with contract drafting, review and negotiation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate complex contracts and solicitation documents in accordance with laws.
• Advise agency staff on federal and state contract laws and regulations.
• Represent the agency in procurement matters and contract disputes.
• Draft opinions, briefs, and memoranda analyzing agency authority and legislation.

Skills

Contract law knowledge

Legal research

Negotiation

Oral and written communication

Contract drafting

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor or LLB

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Austin seeks a System Contracting Attorney (Attorney III) for the System Contracting Department. You will handle procurement contracts, solicitations, and related legal work to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

The role involves high-level contract review, negotiations, and providing counsel to agency staff, with telework eligibility and a full-time schedule based in Austin.