Attorney

Job Title: Attorney / Associate General Counsel - Hybrid

Duration (Contract): 16 Months

Client Location: Nashville TN 37243

Location Preference: Hybrid

Job Description:

You will serve as a Contractor Associate General Counsel. This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel. Primary job responsibilities include reviewing the Departments contracts and grants and certifying them for legal sufficiency; providing legal guidance on procurement vendor transitions and regulatory and contract compliance; participating during vendor bid protests; and performing risk assessments. Additionally the job responsibilities will include assisting with public records requests and rulemaking projects. As assigned job responsibilities may also include advising on special projects and conducting bill analysis. Position requires weekly in-office time. This is a contract position not eligible for state employee benefits and the successful candidate should obtain their own professional liability insurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review a large volume of contracts (800) amendments (200) and procuring documents each year.
• Provide legal support for grants and contracts entered into between the department and any supplier of services products equipment and/or computer software.
• Provide legal guidance on contract drafting interpretation and other legal issues related to purchasing and department operations.
• Assist the Senior Associate in interactions with department programs the Departments Division of Administrative Services and other state agencies such as the Department of General Services.
• Assist with promulgating rules within the department.
• Assist with legislative projects including bill analysis.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel including public records requests.

Required Skills Experiences Education and Competencies:

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate should have familiarity with the States procurement process and rulemaking procedures ability to manage and prioritize a large volume of work excellent verbal and written communication skills and collaborate and work in a team environment. Also the ideal candidate will have prior HIPAA experience and ensure the needs of customers and clients are met.

Education: JD admitted to Client Bar with a license in good standing at least 1 year of relevant legal experience preferred.

The hourly range for roles of this nature are $40.00 to $60.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills experience location and industry.

cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.