Telework-Eligible System Contracts Attorney

Health & Human Services Comm; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a System Contracting Attorney in Austin to support procurement and contract activities across the agency. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts and solicitations, and providing legal guidance to agency personnel.

The position requires a Texas-licensed attorney with knowledge of state and federal contract laws. Telework is eligible, with full-time employment and strong collaboration with program managers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contract law, government procurement law, and state agency contracts.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts and procurement documents.
• Ability to provide clear legal advice on contracts, regulations, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate complex contracts and solicitations.
• Support negotiations with vendors and advise on contracts.
• Provide legal guidance on federal/state procurement laws and contract enforcement.

Skills

Contract law

Government procurement law

Texas state contracts

Oral and written communication

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a System Contracting Attorney in Austin to support procurement and contract activities across the agency. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts and solicitations, and providing legal guidance to agency personnel.

The position requires a Texas-licensed attorney with knowledge of state and federal contract laws. Telework is eligible, with full-time employment and strong collaboration with program managers.