Deputy Chief Legal Counsel/Attorney 5 (Hybrid)

Closing Date: 6th May, 2024

Description:

What You'll Do:
The Ohio Department of Commerce is seeking a Deputy Chief Legal Counsel with a primary focus on Contracts and Procurement. Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting and reviewing contracts, inter-agency agreements, grants, requests for proposals, other legal agreements and procurement documents
• Negotiating contract terms with vendors and state and local entities, exercising legal judgment and a disciplined analytical approach
• Working closely with the Agency Procurement Officer and Chief Fiscal Officer on contracts and procurement matters
• Working collaboratively with other ODM staff and exercising judgment to elevate appropriate topics to Chief Legal Counsel and others.
• Drafting and reviewing Controlling Board submissions
• Providing legal advice and guidance regarding government procurement and contracting processes, rules and regulations
• Serving as a legal liaison to the Ohio Department of Administrative Services on procurement and contract issues
• Analyzing proposed and passed legislation and advising leadership on the impact
• Managing agency records retention schedules
• Responding to public records requests
• Researching and drafting legal opinions, memoranda and other legal documents
• Records retention
• Public records requests
• Legislative analysis
• Serving as back-up to Chief Legal Counsel in his or her absence
• Works with Division Counsel to assist with and provide guidance on sensitive issues
• Advising the Director and Assistant Director on contract and procurement issues
• Attending management and executive level meetings
• Drafting and/or reviewing agency rules and serving as a liaison with the Joint Commission on Agency Rule Review (JCARR)
• Participating in the biennial budget submission process

What's in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Qualifications:
Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

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