Assistant Attorney II (Contracts Team)

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Atlanta is recruiting an Assistant Attorney II to be a member of its Department of Law Contracts Management Services Team. This position will serve as a primary resource in support of the City’s procurement and contracting process, and includes the review and assistance in preparation of solicitations and related legislation, management of bid protests, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and revising construction contracts, general services agreements, professional services agreements, technology services agreements, inbound and outbound grants agreements, intergovernmental agreements and other City contracts. Success in the role will be measured by your ability to deliver appropriate legal advice, counsel, and provide quality contracts on behalf of our Contracts Management Services Team in a collaborative, independent as needed, professional and timely manner.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the State Bar of Georgia.
Minimum of three (3) years of legal experience, with a focus on municipal law, contracts, and procurement.
Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of contracts.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal procurement laws and regulations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction contracts.
Experience with grants agreements.
Experience with intergovernmental agreements.
Experience in a government legal department.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary resource in support of the City’s procurement and contracting process.
Review and assist in the preparation of solicitations and related legislation.
Manage bid protests.
Draft, review, negotiate, and revise construction contracts, general services agreements, professional services agreements, technology services agreements, inbound and outbound grants agreements, intergovernmental agreements and other City contracts.
Deliver appropriate legal advice and counsel.
Provide quality contracts on behalf of the Contracts Management Services Team in a collaborative, independent as needed, professional and timely manner.