Senior Associate County Attorney
About The Position
This position serves as legal counsel representing the legal interests 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 also offers the opportunity to work from home one day per week, after two (2) months of employment. This position has access to a robust benefits package.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor Degree required
- Minimum of five years’ experience in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing 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
- At least three years’ experience in local government law and contracting, including technology contracts.
Responsibilities
- Serves as legal counsel representing the legal interests of the County for assigned departments; provides legal advice to represented departments, agencies, 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 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.
- Develops, reviews and interprets legislation; analyzes impact on County policies and services; provides advice and direction to County officials and departments regarding the same; reviews, drafts, and interprets laws, regulations, and resolutions; drafts County ordinances and internal policies; provides advice regarding the Georgia Open Records Act and the Georgia Open Meetings Act.
- Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, including trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in training and continuing education activities; attends and conducts meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- robust benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
