Fulltime Contracts Attorney - Municipal Government Service Agreements

Lawyers On Demand, a Consilio Company

Atlanta, GA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Legal

Full Time

Job Description

Government Contracts Attorney

LOD at Consilio is seeking a Government Contracts Attorney for a long-term contract opportunity supporting the legal department of a large municipal government. This attorney will provide transactional legal support throughout the procurement and contracting process, working closely with internal stakeholders on a broad range of public-sector agreements.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and revise construction contracts, professional services agreements, technology agreements, general services contracts, grant agreements, intergovernmental agreements, and other commercial contracts.
Advise internal stakeholders on procurement and contracting matters, including contract interpretation, legal risk, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Review solicitations and related legislative documents as part of the procurement process.
Manage bid protests, contract disputes, construction claims, change orders, and contract amendments.
Conduct legal research related to municipal, state, and federal laws affecting procurement and contracting.
Support the development and improvement of contract management processes and best practices.

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active membership in the Georgia Bar in good standing.
Approximately 4–6 years of experience in commercial contracts, procurement, or government transactional practice.
Strong drafting, negotiation, and contract management experience.
Experience with government procurement, construction law, municipal law, technology transactions, or public-sector contracting is preferred.

Opportunity Details

Location: Atlanta, GA (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Duration: 6–12 months, with potential for long-term opportunities
Target Start: August or September 2026
Pay Rate: 120K annualized - $60/hour

If you are interested in learning more, please send your updated resume to LOD at Consilio for consideration.

\nCompany Description

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company, is a global leader in legal staffing, eDiscovery, risk management, and legal consulting services. The company supports multinational law firms and corporations by providing identifying and sourcing talented individuals for staffing needs, using innovative software, combining deep legal and regulatory industry expertise and excellent client service.