ATTORNEY - PROCUREMENT PRACTICE GROUP - 72001901

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a junior-level attorney role within the procurement practice division, specifically working with the general procurement practice group. This group supports the Division of Real Estate Development and Management, the Division of Specialized Services (which handles fleet management and federal surplus property), and the Division of Retirement. The attorney will gain proficiency in state and federal laws relevant to these program areas and will provide strategic legal advice and counsel in procurement, rulemaking, contracts, data privacy, and public safety. The role may also involve assisting with litigation for these program areas.

The position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in procuring and negotiating contracts with large vendors. The fast-paced and evolving environment of the supported program areas provides ongoing exposure to new subject matter and the chance to assist in structuring and implementing new programs in compliance with Florida and federal law. As the Department plays a significant role in administering procurement policies for all state agencies, this position allows the candidate to learn and contribute to best practices in procurement.

Requirements

• A juris doctor from an accredited law school by June 2026.
• Admission to, and good standing with, the Florida Bar within one year of hire.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to recognize and anticipate problems and risks, gather information and proactively make recommendations, facilitate problem solving, and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Ability to exercise initiative and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while paying close attention to detail.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and timely complete work assignments.
• Ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of a potential action.
• Ability to identify different approaches to problems.
• Ability to research and summarize complex topics using a variety of resources.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in administrative law.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice and counsel in the areas of procurement, rulemaking, contracts, data privacy, and public safety.
• Assist with litigation for the program areas from time to time.
• Procure and negotiate contracts with large vendors.
• Assist with structuring and implementing new programs in compliance with Florida and federal law.
• Learn and contribute to best practices in procurement.

Benefits

• No billable hour requirement for attorneys.
• 176 hours of discretionary leave on day one and each annual anniversary.
• 104 hours of sick leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage with low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions ($8.00/month for individual, $30.00/month for family).
• Option to select between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement.
• Tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.
• Continuing Legal Education opportunities.
• Exposure to other areas of law through collaboration and cross-training (e.g., labor and employment, health care).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level