Attorney III

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Attorney III
Duties: Performs highly complex (senior-level) legal duties 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. As used in this Job Description, “agency” includes the Department of State Health Services, in addition to the Health and Human Services Commission. Provides legal review, drafting, advice and opinions on contracts, grants, and procurement matters. Represents the agency in procurement matters, contract negotiations and disputes, including protests and contract-related claims, as well as other matters as requested by agency management. Participates in assigned projects, including the development of policies, rules, standard procedures and forms, review and implementation of legislative changes and similar projects. Negotiates and provides assistance to program staff; drafts contracts and solicitation documents (including, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Offers, Requests for Qualifications, Requests for Applications, and Invitations for Bids) in accordance with agency’s legal authority and in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations relating to contracts and contract management. Advises agency staff on federal and state contract laws and regulations. Reviews and drafts legal instruments and regulations and provides legal advice regarding contracting, procurement, and enforcement. Provides legal assistance on adverse actions involving contracts. Consults with management concerning legal ramifications of possible changes in overall contract practices and procedures. Represents the agency in procurement matters, contract negotiations, and disputes, including protests and contract-related claims, as well as other matters as requested by agency management. Assists in representing the agency in administrative or contested case hearings. Performs additional duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, drafting substantive legal documents, including opinions, briefs, and memoranda that include analysis of agency authority under state and federal law; and both proposed and enacted state and federal legislation.

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