Attorney III - General Law

Overview

The Texas General Land Office is seeking an Attorney III (Contract and Procurement Attorney) within the General Counsel – General Law Department of the agency.

Performs legal work involving examining and preparing legal documents, interpreting laws and regulations, rendering legal advice and counsel, consulting with trial attorneys, conducting hearings, and preparing cases for agency hearings and / or trials.

Mission

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

Your Contributions

• Advises client divisions, and sometimes the public, with limited supervision, on legal issues related to contracts and solicitations. Represents client divisions in an effective manner by responding to the needs of the divisions promptly and keeping up to date on legal issues relevant to the agency's business objectives. Prepares legal opinions and memoranda, correspondence, proposals, and other legal documents related to assigned responsibilities.
• Prepares, reviews, negotiates, and coordinates legal contracts and solicitations for client divisions, working with GLO contract specialists and outside vendors. Assists on Trademark matters, coordinates with client divisions and outside counsel in the handling of various trademark matters, and prepares documents related to the same.
• Assists the Attorney General's office or outside counsel in the representation of the agency in civil actions brought by or against the agency on legal matters and at functions related to assigned responsibilities.
• Reviews and analyzes proposed bills, rules, and regulations affecting agency operations and administration. Drafts or assists in the drafting and development of agency policies, proposed laws, and rules and regulations affecting agency operations and administration. Works with client divisions to implement procedures mandated by legislation. Proactively assumes any and all duties necessary to fulfill the agency's obligations.
• Provides legal advice and counsel on general legal matters affecting the agency and not covered by other sections within the Office of General Counsel. Complete special projects for General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Director of General Law.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client / customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Compensation and Benefits

Veterans

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How to Apply

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