Part-time Temporary Associate County Attorney

Cobb County Government•The David Hankerson Building Marietta, GA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This attorney will primarily review, draft, and negotiate contracts on behalf of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, other County elected officials, and various County agencies, departments, appointees and employees as assigned. This position will be assigned to the Transactional Group for the County Attorney's Office. Practice areas include local government contracting, procurement, construction, transportation, telecommunications, technology, real property transactions, and intergovernmental agreements. This position offers access Dental and Vision Insurance and supplemental benefits to Aflac Policies, as well as access to two fitness centers. For additional information, on these supplemental benefits visit: https://www.cobbcounty.gov/human-resources/benefits . This position also offers the opportunity to work from home one day per week, after two (2) months of employment.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate Degree required
Minimum of three years’ experience in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts, including some experience in local government transactions and contracts.
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain certification and licensure from the Georgia Bar Association.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in IT contracts, particularly local government IT contracts, including cyber security issues.

Responsibilities

Serves as legal counsel representing the legal interests of the County for assigned departments; provides legal advice to represented clients and other department heads, elected officials and managers as requested or assigned under the direction of the County Attorney.
Negotiates, drafts and reviews contracts; analyzes terms and conditions to ensure County’s interests are protected against potential liability; resolves contract disputes; reviews contracts for compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal laws.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, including trends and advances in the profession.
Performs other related duties as assigned.