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Role Description

This position is a Procurement and Contracts Attorney in the System Contracting Department. The System Contracting Department is one of seven departments in the Legal Services Division of the HHS Office of Chief Counsel (OCC). System Contracting provides legal support related to HHS procurement and contract activities, including:

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating solicitation documents, contracts, amendments, memoranda of understanding, and interagency agreements.
• Interpreting state and federal laws, regulations, and rules.
• Rendering legal advice and counsel to HHS agency personnel on procurement and contracting issues.

This position performs highly complex legal work with respect to the agency’s procurements, grants, contracting, and enforcement of contracts to ensure agency and contractor compliance with state and federal laws and regulations regarding contracts. Duties include:

• Legal review, drafting, advice, and opinions on contracts, grants, and procurement matters.
• Representing the agency in procurement matters, contract negotiations, and disputes, including protests and contract-related claims.
• Participating in assigned projects that may include development of policies, rules, procedures, and forms, together with review and implementation of legislative changes.

The successful candidate will collaborate with program managers and procurement professionals on a wide variety of healthcare contracts that impact the daily lives of Texans.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Must hold a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Experience with contract drafting, review, and negotiation preferred.
• Experience with IT contracting, government procurement, and federally funded contracts preferred.
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas and five years’ experience in the practice of law required.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
• Member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.