USAJOBS · 4 hours ago

General Attorney (Procurement Law)

Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job), USA

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$164K/yr - $192K/yr

4+ years exp

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

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Responsibilities

Thrive as part of a diverse and talented office that advises on complex and interesting questions that are frequently on the cutting edge of acquisition law issues.

Excel at providing legal advice on procurements within the USPTO. Specifically, review and provide guidance on all tasks associated with source selection and contract administration, to include: market research, statements of work, contract specifications, solicitation packages, claims/disputes, and other contract documents for clarity and legal sufficiency.

Thoughtfully analyze proposed and existing USPTO policies and procedures concerning source selection, supply chain risk, and contract administration.

Enthusiastically research and analyze applicable laws, regulations, and guidance relating to federal procurement, to include the unique USPTO procurement authorities as outlined in the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act (PTOEA) and the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG); and provide interpretations of those laws and regulations to the USPTO General Counsel and other USPTO officials and personnel.

Zealously represent the USPTO in litigation involving USPTO contract awards or disputes. Act as the Attorney of Record for USPTO bid protests filed before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and assist the Department of Justice (DOJ) when protests are filed at the Court of Federal Claims. Represent USPTO in contract appeals filed before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) and assist DOJ when appeals are filed before the United States Court of Federal Claims or the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Considerately provide training to the Office of Procurement or other business units as needed on matters such as: source selection, contract administration, conflict of interest, procurement integrity, Small Business Administration acquisition rules/guidance, suspension and debarment, Foreign Ownership and Control, and supply chain risk.

Impress with top-notch oral and written communication skills, creative problem solving, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to continual improvement.

Be a flexible teammate, willing to support OGL's other general law functions as needed by providing legal advice and litigation services in other disciplines.

Qualification

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Federal procurement lawLitigation representationLegal document draftingContract administrationLegal analysisPolicy reviewContract negotiationActive Bar Membership

Required

You must possess a Law Degree from an ABA Accredited Law School and an Active Bar Membership of any State, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or any Territorial Court under the U.S. Constitution.

Applicants will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals.

You must meet the definition of specialized experience.

Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.

Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov) Suitable for Federal employment.

If selected, you may be required to complete a two-year trial period.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Financial disclosure statement (OGE Form 450) is required for this position.

Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience advising clients and/or representing clients in litigation, drafting memoranda of fact and law, motions, pleadings, litigation reports and other legal documents, and/or reviewing policies, procedures and other agency publications for legal sufficiency specifically related to Federal government acquisition/procurement law including title 41 of the United States Code and the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

In addition to the required specialized experience, applicants must possess four (4) years of professional law/legal experience, post J.D.