Telework-Eligible Procurement & Contracts Attorney

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a System Contracting Attorney (Attorney IV) in Austin. The role focuses on procurement, contract negotiations, and complex legal counsel within the System Contracting Department of the Legal Services Division.

Must ensure compliance with state and federal procurement laws. The successful candidate will draft and review contracts, support negotiations with vendors, and provide legal advice on procurement matters, including hearings and

Qualifications

• Requires JD and admission to the State Bar of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Review, revise and draft complex contracts and solicitation documents in accordance with legal authority and applicable laws.

Skills

Contract law

Government procurement

Texas contracting

Legal research

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a System Contracting Attorney (Attorney IV) in Austin. The role focuses on procurement, contract negotiations, and complex legal counsel within the System Contracting Department of the Legal Services Division.

Must ensure compliance with state and federal procurement laws. The successful candidate will draft and review contracts, support negotiations with vendors, and provide legal advice on procurement matters, including hearings and