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Texas General Land Office · 13 hours ago

GLO – Attorney (General Law)

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The Texas General Land Office is seeking two Attorney III-IV within the Office of General Counsel – General Law Department of the agency. The role involves performing legal work including examining and preparing legal documents, interpreting laws, and providing legal advice related to contracts and solicitations.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

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 same

Provides legal advice and counsel on general legal matters affecting the agency and not covered by other sections within the Office of General Counsel

Completes special projects for General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Director of General Law

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 with 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

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Licensed attorney in TexasLegal draftingContractsProcurementTexas Public Information ActHIPAAAgency rulemakingReal estate lawFederal grantsIT contracts

Required

Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Must be licensed as an attorney by the State of Texas

Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas

Two (2) years of legal experience as a licensed attorney in the State of Texas supporting a government entity or corporate organization with an emphasis on contracts and procurement or related area(s) of law

Three (3) years of legal experience as a licensed attorney in the State of Texas supporting a government entity or corporate organization with an emphasis on contracts and procurement or related area(s) of law

Preferred

Experience working in legal drafting and reviewing government contracts and reviewing government solicitations

Experience working with the Texas Public Information Act and HIPAA

Experience with agency rulemaking and the APA

Experience with land sales and real estate law

Experience working with federal grants

Experience working on IT contracts and procurement

Benefits

Free Parking

Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts

Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premium and 25% for eligible dependents.

Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.

Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year • Annual leave increases with length of service.

Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.