Assistant Attorney II (Contracts Team)

General Description 

The City of Atlanta is recruiting an Assistant Attorney II to be a member of its Department of Law Contracts Management Services Team. This position will serve as a primary resource in support of the City’s procurement and contracting process, and includes the review and assistance in preparation of solicitations and related legislation, management of bid protests, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and revising  construction contracts, general services agreements, professional services agreements, technology services agreements, inbound and outbound grants agreements, intergovernmental agreements and other City contracts. Success in the role will be measured by your ability to deliver appropriate legal advice, counsel, and provide quality contracts on behalf of our Contracts Management Services Team in a collaborative, independent as needed, professional and timely manner.

The attorney will:

Conduct legal research related to applicable municipal, state and federal laws and regulations and interpret laws, rulings and regulations to advise on legal matters, including contract interpretation and drafting.

Oversee and manage bid protests and contract disputes, including construction contract claims and change orders.

Appropriately manage the City’s change documents [amendments] and process.

Ensure that all procurement and contracting processes are followed.

Evaluate and communicate to internal stakeholders any solicitation and/or contract risks and obligations and provide general legal advice as needed throughout the procurement/contracting process.

Establish productive relationships with the City agencies, offices, departments and functional groups.

Participate on projects to improve how the Contracts Management Services Team provides services to its clients, and that enable this team to develop and grow.

Minimum Qualifications 

Education and Experience: Juris Doctorate degree required. Must be a member of good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in municipal, county, and/or constitutional law. 

Demonstrated experience with procurement, technology and construction law is a plus.