OPS ATTORNEY - 64858669

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

11d • $60 - $75 • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves in the Transactions Practice Group of the Office of the General Counsel. The position will provide guidance and advice on arrangements and relationships which warrant a written agreement, such as contracts, memoranda of agreement or understanding, letters of agreement, provider agreements, leases and grant awards. The Transactions Practice Group provides advice, counsel, and legal review for the Department of Health (Department) on: Development and administration of competitive and non-competitive procurements of property, buildings, commodities and services; Representation of the Department in bid protests before the Division of Administrative Hearings and appellate courts; Proposed contracts and existing contracts that embody the exchange of promises between the Department and non-Department entities including leases, purchase orders, formal contracts, memoranda of understanding or agreement; The sale of commodities and services by the Department; and Amendments, renewals and terminations of existing agreements as identified above. This position will interact daily with programmatic personnel of the Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support (DEPCS) and provide input on solicitations and contracts. This position works closely with contract administration and central purchasing within the Bureau of General Services. This position is responsible for familiarity with and application of state and federal statutes and regulations governing various purchasing and contract activities of the Department. Serves as the designated DEPCS backup to Program Counsel, providing support as needed to ensure continuity of operations. Performs other duties as required by assigned Transaction Practice Group Team Lead, the General Counsel, or the Deputy General Counsel. Accepts assignments as required from the Transaction Practice Group Team Lead. This position is grant-funded through November 30, 2027. The Department intends to pursue additional funding with the goal of continuing the position beyond November 2027; however, a future funding source has not yet been identified. Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Requirements

• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be a member of the Florida Bar in good standing.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, or advising on written agreements such as contracts, memoranda of understanding, provider agreements, leases, or grant awards.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and advice on arrangements and relationships which warrant a written agreement, such as contracts, memoranda of agreement or understanding, letters of agreement, provider agreements, leases and grant awards.
• Provide advice, counsel, and legal review for the Department of Health on development and administration of competitive and non-competitive procurements of property, buildings, commodities and services.
• Represent the Department in bid protests before the Division of Administrative Hearings and appellate courts.
• Review proposed contracts and existing contracts that embody the exchange of promises between the Department and non-Department entities including leases, purchase orders, formal contracts, memoranda of understanding or agreement.
• Oversee the sale of commodities and services by the Department.
• Handle amendments, renewals and terminations of existing agreements.
• Interact daily with programmatic personnel of the Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support (DEPCS) and provide input on solicitations and contracts.
• Work closely with contract administration and central purchasing within the Bureau of General Services.
• Ensure familiarity with and application of state and federal statutes and regulations governing various purchasing and contract activities of the Department.
• Serve as the designated DEPCS backup to Program Counsel, providing support as needed to ensure continuity of operations.
• Perform other duties as required by assigned Transaction Practice Group Team Lead, the General Counsel, or the Deputy General Counsel.
• Accept assignments as required from the Transaction Practice Group Team Lead.
• Work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency, including working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties.

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving Human Resources office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory coverage for job-related injuries or illnesses, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (access to unemployment benefits if you become unemployed through no fault of your own)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level