Procurement Agency Attorney

About the New York City Police Pension Fund
The New York City Police Pension Fund (NYCPPF or the Fund) is dedicated to providing superior service to its 33000 active members and 53000 retired members of the New York City Police Department. We remain committed to providing courteous professional service by providing customized attention throughout our lifelong partnership with the uniformed staff of the NYPD and their families. We are looking for individuals with passion dedication and commitment to excellence and innovation who are interested in adding to our dynamic and collaborative work environment. Visit the NYC PPF Website to learn more.

Job Description
The Procurement Unit oversees the processing of all procurements for the Fund to meet the needs of the Agency. The purchases overseen by the Unit include contracts for various goods and services and Information Technology needs including software hardware maintaining and enhancing various Agency systems and special projects. The Procurement Unit is responsible for ensuring that all procurements are processed in accordance with the Citys Procurement Rules and Procedures.

The Procurement Unit is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Attorney to join our team. Under the supervision of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer the attorney will play a key role in supporting strategic needs of the Unit advising on all aspects of the procurement lifecycle including contract development contract compliance and vendor negotiations. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide support on complex procurements that directly impact City operations and services.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
-Provide guidance to the Procurement Unit on solicitation processes contract formation and procurement strategy;
-Draft review and negotiate procurement-related agreements including but not limited to Request for Proposals Renewals Negotiated Acquisitions Sole Source and Change Orders;
-Ensure all procurement activities comply with applicable laws including NYC Procurement Policy Board Rules and relevant local laws;
-Review and advise on vendor quotes;
-Advise on risk mitigation vendor responsibility determinations and contract administration issues;
-Assist with the resolution of procurement protests contract compliance and audit responses;
-Collaborate with the Funds General Counsel Agency Business Units and Senior Procurement Personnel;
-Partner with the Funds General Counsel to review and negotiate contracts and agreements analyze legal terms and conditions and monitor and track legal and regulatory developments impacting public procurement.
-Track legal and regulatory developments affecting public procurement;
-Perform other special projects as may be required by Unit Supervisor.

Special Note: This class of positions has a maximum two-year term. This position is a non-competitive appointment. Successful candidates are expected to continue employment as an Agency Attorney beyond the initial two-year period contingent upon a satisfactory performance evaluation and a recommendation from their supervisor.

This title is eligible for enrollment in the Civil Service Bar Association a union for City attorneys. For more information please consult their website at .

Work Location: 233 Broadway New York NY 10279
Shift: 9:00 AM 5:00 PM

HOW TO APPLY
Go to and search for Job ID#: 770734

In addition please send the following information as a PDF document to :
-Resume
-Cover letter addressed to Sheanni Walker Agency Chief Contracting Officer. Include the following Job Vacancy Number (JVN) in your cover letter:
-Writing sample
-Law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable as long as the applicants name is clearly visible)
-List of 3 professional references (may be withheld until final round)

Applications that do not contain all of the above will not be taken into consideration.

Salary: The hiring rate being offered for this position is contractual and non-negotiable. A successful candidate will be made an offer of $72510. No other salary offer will be made.

Additional Information

NOTE: This is a full-time on-site position where you will be required to report to the office five (5) days a week for training purposes. After successfully completing training you may be considered for telework.

A career with the New York City government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a City employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your City career very rewarding including a Pension Plan with the New York City Employees Retirement System that offers health insurance benefits upon retirement. Please speak with your Human Resources Representative to learn more.

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Qualifications :

Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time