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SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT · 3 months ago

Assistant General Counsel - Procurement

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

The Suffolk County Sheriff's Department is seeking an Assistant General Counsel specializing in procurement. This role involves representing the department in contract and procurement issues, conducting legal research, and managing FOIA requests, while providing guidance to interns and support staff.

Law Enforcement

Responsibilities

Reviews, drafts and compiles documents for Department contract/procurement needs

Assists in the review, drafting and compilation of departmental policies

Researches and drafts legal memoranda regarding legal issues relating to the Department

Manages FOIA requests in conjunction with external and internal stakeholders

Investigates and reports on incidents/issues as assigned by the General Counsel

Flexibility and ability to learn and perform new duties and skills as assigned

Complies with all written policies and procedures

Performs other duties and assignments as may be assigned

Drafts RFRs for all Department’s procurement needs

Mitigates and manages any legal issues arising from performance of procurement projects

Advises on, prepares and responds to legal questions regarding all contract/procurement matters

Assists, prepares and participates with Financial Services staff for internal and governmental audits

Manages, drafts, responds and produces responsive documents to FOIA requests from counsel, media, government and private citizens

Works with Commonwealth and Secretary of State on Department document retention/destruction functions

Assists in the research, review, drafting, and reporting on a variety of incidents/issues and Memoranda of Agreements as assigned by the General Counsel and/or the Deputy General Counsel

Maintain good standing in Massachusetts and Federal Bar

Regular, punctual and predictable attendance at assigned workplace with ability to work nights and/or weekends for various projects as needed

Knowledge of, compliance with, and enforcement of Department, as well as General Counsel Division, policies and procedures

Compliance with security procedures

Obeying moderately complex oral and written orders

Effective communication orally and in writing

Dealing calmly and effectively with stressful situations, including emergencies

Exercising good judgment

Qualification

Massachusetts Bar AdmissionFederal Bar AdmissionContract Law ExperienceCivil Litigation ExperienceProcurement Policies KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsCustomer Service SkillsWritten Communication SkillsOral Communication SkillsProblem Solving SkillsAttention to DetailLeadership SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Admission to the Massachusetts and Federal Bar required

Experience in civil litigation

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to interact with employees and the public in a pleasant and discreet manner

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels throughout the organization, in other agencies, and in private industry

High levels of customer service, independence, leadership and willingness to write and maintain documentation

Must perform duties with a high degree of confidentiality

Ability to demonstrate initiative and to work with co-workers and consultants

Self-motivator, ability to meet project deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously is essential

Ability to maintain accurate records

Ability to complete moderate to complex level of qualitative and quantitative analyses

Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required

Attention to detail is crucial

Need for creativity, flexibility and organizational skills

Regular, punctual and predictable attendance at assigned workplace with ability to work nights and/or weekends for various projects as needed

Knowledge of, compliance with, and enforcement of Department, as well as General Counsel Division, policies and procedures

Compliance with security procedures