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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Department of General Services
Procurement Office Division
Nashville, TN
Salary Range: $100,896 - $131,004 / Year
Closing Date: 03/26/2024
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This is a hybrid position.
Who we are and what we do:
The Department of General Services makes Tennessee State Government work! Literally.
State troopers, and social workers, are a few State employees who couldn't do their jobs without the vehicles we purchase and maintain. The Department of Transportation relies on us to purchase salt to treat icy roads. When you visit the State Capitol or other State buildings across Tennessee, our Department has had a hand in it. We are responsible for operating, managing, and maintaining real estate assets owned by the State. Even the governor relies on our team to document his appearances and various State events through photography.
Selected as one of the Tennessean's Top Workplaces for the last four years, the Department of General Services' mission is to serve as a trusted partner to deliver mission-focused general services to support Tennessee State government. Our vision is to create a culture of excellence that produces consistent strategic and innovative support solutions for our State. We do this with a commitment to four core values: thorough, engaged, accountable, and motivated.
How you make a difference in this role:
As the Associate Counsel, you will review and approve solicitations and drafts and negotiate contracts to ensure compliance with State procurement rules, policies, and procedures. You will investigate and recommend CPO responses on vendor protests and advise the organization on legal transactions, legal rights, and obligations. This may include assisting with determining the appropriate contracting method, specifications, terms and conditions drafting, negotiations of contract terms and conditions, reviewing and resolving bid abnormalities, and assisting with the vendor complaint and contractor performance management processes.
The Associate Counsel will apply knowledge of subject area laws and legal administrative procedures and standards to advise State executives on legal matters related to the procurement of goods and services and contract management. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including agency representatives, to provide information and advice on legal matters and incorporate best practices in public procurement.
Job Overview:
This position reports to the Executive Director of Legal and Compliance. The position has a hybrid work schedule (three days working from home and two days working in the office located in the Tennessee Tower in downtown Nashville). This position has a monthly starting salary of $8,408 - $10,917 (determined by experience).
The State of Tennessee offers competitive benefits that health, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition assistance; retirement plans; employee discounts for personal purchases; free downtown parking; better-than-average sick and annual leave; plus State holidays. More information regarding benefits can be found at www.tn.gov/hr/employees1/benefits.html
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, edit, negotiate, and approve State procurement documents and contracts.
- Conduct legal research, apply knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations, and utilize subject matter expertise to independently render legal advice based on facts and conclusions of law relevant to the procurement organization's needs.
- Advise State and agency procurement staff, as necessary, on legal issues associated with procurement and contracting activities.
- Advise State executives on procurement protests and appeals and represents the State in legal proceedings resulting from protests and appeals.
- Support the Lead Attorney with the representation of the procurement organization in litigation, mediation, negotiation, and other legal proceedings.
Required Experience:
- Completion of a law degree from an accredited school of law
- Certification by the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners to practice law in the State of Tennessee
- Contract or procurement law experience
- Excellent organization, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
- Excellent self-management and analytical skills
- Exceptional presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.
