Commercial Unit Attorney, Legal Services (L3) - 25515

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Associate Counsel of the Legal Services Commercial Unit, the Commercial Unit Attorney exercises independent judgment pertaining to the negotiation, drafting, and review of important legal contracts and agreements having significant financial, procedural, or policy consequences. The Agency Attorney reviews and determines vendor compliance in contractual matters. Performs related work.

Reports to: Associate Counsel, Legal Services

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: Division of Information and Instructional Technology, Office of Financial Operations, Office of Capital Budgets and Grants, Office of Financial Strategies, vendors, and other internal and external offices as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Negotiates and drafts complex contracts and agreements for a wide range of goods, services, and equipment.
• Provides legal advice on the legal sufficiency of procurements and assists in providing legal advice in bid protests.
• Assists in the development of procurement policies and procedures for the Department.
• Advises on basic copyright and intellectual property questions.
• Serves as liaison in commercial litigation cases.
• Serves as a liaison and provides support to the Division of Early Childhood Education (UPK) on contract and commercial issues.
• Reviews RFPs, proposals, and contracts, and recommends solutions to mitigate project risks.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates multi-year standard (form) and non-standard contracts, including software licenses, customer proposals (RFPs), and professional service agreements.
• Advises the Division of School Facilities of legal issues involving school buildings.
• Drafts rules and regulations for New York City Public Schools.
• Reviews contracts to determine vendor compliance with terms and conditions.
• Negotiates with vendors regarding resolution of complex compliance matters.
• Recommends resolution of complex contract compliance matters, including corrective actions or termination.
• Analyzes and reports on the effects of City, State, and Federal legislation.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

• Admission to the New York State Bar AND three (3) years of progressively responsible United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar. All candidates must be able to demonstrate commercial or transactional legal experience.
• Incumbents must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

Preferred

• Five (5) years’ experience negotiating and drafting contracts.
• Knowledge of public procurement.
• Ability to rapidly understand provisions of applicable law and regulations.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Efficient research skills.

Salary: $106,607 - $111,107

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

• New York City Residency is NOT Required *

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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