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NEOGOV · 2 days ago

Senior Associate County Attorney

County Attorney's Office Marietta, GA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $145K/yr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Senior Associate County Attorney for the Cobb County Government. This role involves providing legal counsel and representation for the County Board of Commissioners and various County agencies, with a focus on local government contracting, procurement, and real property transactions.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Serves as legal counsel representing the legal interests of the County for assigned departments; provides legal advice to represented clients and other department heads, elected officials and managers as requested or assigned under the direction of the County Attorney

Negotiates, drafts and reviews contracts; analyzes terms and conditions to ensure County’s interests are protected against potential liability; resolves contract disputes; reviews contracts for compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal laws; coordinates purchases and sales of County property along with drafting of leases and easements in compliance with applicable laws and policies

Develops and reviews legislation; reviews, drafts, and interprets laws, regulations, and resolutions; reviews and interprets pending and new legislation; analyzes impact on County policies and services; provides advice and direction to County officials and departments regarding the same; drafts County ordinances and internal policies; provides advice regarding the Georgia Open Records Act and the Georgia Open Meetings Act

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, including trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in training and continuing education activities; attends and conducts meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctorate DegreeGeorgia Bar CertificationContract NegotiationLocal Government LawReal Estate TransactionsLegal ResearchAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills