Special Procurement Counsel
State of Florida
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Tallahassee • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $106,080 per year
About the role
- DMS is seeking an executive senior-level attorney for its transactional practice area.
- This position reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel and works alongside the Procurement Practice Group.
- This position primarily handles significant procurement and rulemaking issues for a variety of divisions, including the Division of State Purchasing and the Division of State Group Insurance.
- Your work will include researching and interpreting the statutory laws, codes, administrative rules and regulations, and court decisions related to specific legal matters, including in the areas of public procurement and contracting.
- You will assist in the contract and procurement process by reviewing contracts and procurements to ensure legal sufficiency and compliance and by representing DMS in contract negotiations.
- You will also draft proposed legislation and administrative rules intended to carry out the policies and statutory functions of DMS.
- If desired, you may have the opportunity to work on litigation-related matters, including bid protests, or to serve as an agency informal hearing officer.
- In addition, you will work on special projects as assigned by the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsels, and/or Executive-Level Management.
Requirements
- A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Admission to, and good standing with, The Florida Bar.
- At least three years of legal experience as a licensed attorney.
- At least two years of experience with chapter 287, Florida Statutes, competitive procurements.
- Experience with rulemaking and bill analyses is highly desired.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: DMS does not have a billable hour requirement for its attorneys and encourages employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- On day one, and then on each annual anniversary date, the attorney will receive 176 hours of discretionary leave and 104 hours of sick leave.
- Health Insurance: State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions totaling only $8.00 per month for individual coverage and $30.00 per month for family coverage.
- Retirement Options: State employees enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement.
- Continuing Education: As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
Juris DoctorFlorida Bar admission