Procurement Contracts Attorney

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Contributes to internal purchasing and contracting policies and procedures to confirm compliance with state and federal law. Negotiates, drafts, and administers contracts and cooperative agreements. Develops and manages templates for consistency of terms and conditions, standard formatting, and inclusion of all required language. Reviews vendor contracts for accuracy and ensures terms represent the best interest of the Authority. Coordinates with departments and project managers to implement the standard operating procedures that support the effective management contracts. Develops training materials and provide training to staff. Researches and analyzes updates to federal and state laws, and other governing directives, policies, and procedures pertaining to contracts. Assists procurement team and departments with preparation and processing of solicitations (e.g., specifications for Request for Quotes/Request for Proposals/Request for Bids).Provides guidance to project managers on the procurement solicitation and contracting process. Performs other tasks as assigned as needed by the General Counsel. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not directly supervise any employeesFINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITYExpenditure approval pursuant to delegated authority under the Authority's Purchasing and Procurement Policy.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATIONA Doctor of Jurisprudence degree. EXPERIENCEMinimum of 2 years of relevant experience practicing law, with a focus on state and local government procurement and contracting matters. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSAdmission to the State Bar of Texas. KNOWLEDGEAs above regarding experience.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Position requires advanced legal analytical skills. Must be able to direct the work of others with minimal direct supervision. Must be able to effectively communicate with others. GUIDANCE RECEIVEDGuided by priorities and policies. Is guided primarily by established priorities and policies, along with professional standards and best practices to guide decisions and any direction or advice given to others. Typically makes recommendations to executive management and subordinate managers on policy and process improvements after considering/analyzing various alternatives. Proactively addresses needed changes to policies, methods and procedures and obtains approval.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties are almost always carried out in an office environment. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTOffice machines including personal computer, copier, telephone and calculator.

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