Central Office_Legal Counsel, Contract Administration (Office of Legal Affairs) 2024-2025
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Location: Winston Salem, NC 27155
Description:
Position Type:
Office of Legal Affairs/Legal Counsel, Contract Administration
Date Posted:
7/19/2024
Location:
Legal AffairsThe DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Legal Counsel, Contract Administration.
Salary Grade/Schedule: Unified 131
Salary Schedules: Click Here
The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Title: Contract Administration, Legal Counsel
Under limited supervision, ensures compliance with all applicable laws and Board of Education policies while representing the district's best interests regarding all non-construction contractual functions. The Contracts Administrator supports Board of Education policies and administrative regulations, oversees the contract drafting process including solicitations for non-construction contracts; manages contract administration issues throughout project life cycles; and ensures district-wide audit and financial integrity. The work performed by the incumbent in this job is highly confidential.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are representative of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Provides support for wide-ranging legal contractual issues of the Vendor Services Department (Finance) with regards to contract negotiations, procurement, contract disputes, revisions, extensions & renewals.
Reviews and interprets contractual agreements for legal sufficiency as prescribed by Board policy for all DCSD schools, departments, and centers.
Conducts legal research to interpret and analyze state and federal laws, rules, or regulations pertaining to contractual agreements and issues.
Provides written or oral legal analysis to the Chief Financial Officer or other staff.
Prepares and/or reviews Board of Education agenda items as directed by the Chief Financial Officer or the Executive Director.
Maintains template forms for contract documents used by the district.
Composes and prepares routine correspondence; prepares annual reports.
Serves as liaison/designee for the Executive Director to ensure the best representation for the district (BOE, Superintendent, other stakeholders).
Communicates with outside general counsel for BOE-approved general counsel matters.
Ensures accuracy and timely issuance of information from winning bids/offers.
Maintains office management system for organization of contract documents from receipt from vendors through to final disposition.
Research, draft, and prepares documents related to business filings within the school district.
Conducts training sessions for the staff related to tools and/or services for contractual functions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Acquisition/Contract Management, Legal Studies, or closely related field from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved and accredited college or university required.
Juris Doctorate plus admission to the State Bar of Georgia strongly preferred.
Minimum five (5) years of contract experience preferably in a government or education role with an emphasis on contract law and negotiation
08/01/22
Attachment(s):
Office of Legal Affairs/Legal Counsel, Contract Administration
Date Posted:
7/19/2024
Location:
Legal AffairsThe DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Legal Counsel, Contract Administration.
Salary Grade/Schedule: Unified 131
Salary Schedules: Click Here
The material contained herein is subject to change. All open positions offered by the DeKalb County School District are subject to specific job requirements. The DeKalb County School District is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Title: Contract Administration, Legal Counsel
Under limited supervision, ensures compliance with all applicable laws and Board of Education policies while representing the district's best interests regarding all non-construction contractual functions. The Contracts Administrator supports Board of Education policies and administrative regulations, oversees the contract drafting process including solicitations for non-construction contracts; manages contract administration issues throughout project life cycles; and ensures district-wide audit and financial integrity. The work performed by the incumbent in this job is highly confidential.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are representative of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Provides support for wide-ranging legal contractual issues of the Vendor Services Department (Finance) with regards to contract negotiations, procurement, contract disputes, revisions, extensions & renewals.
Reviews and interprets contractual agreements for legal sufficiency as prescribed by Board policy for all DCSD schools, departments, and centers.
Conducts legal research to interpret and analyze state and federal laws, rules, or regulations pertaining to contractual agreements and issues.
Provides written or oral legal analysis to the Chief Financial Officer or other staff.
Prepares and/or reviews Board of Education agenda items as directed by the Chief Financial Officer or the Executive Director.
Maintains template forms for contract documents used by the district.
Composes and prepares routine correspondence; prepares annual reports.
Serves as liaison/designee for the Executive Director to ensure the best representation for the district (BOE, Superintendent, other stakeholders).
Communicates with outside general counsel for BOE-approved general counsel matters.
Ensures accuracy and timely issuance of information from winning bids/offers.
Maintains office management system for organization of contract documents from receipt from vendors through to final disposition.
Research, draft, and prepares documents related to business filings within the school district.
Conducts training sessions for the staff related to tools and/or services for contractual functions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Acquisition/Contract Management, Legal Studies, or closely related field from a Georgia Professional Standards Commission approved and accredited college or university required.
Juris Doctorate plus admission to the State Bar of Georgia strongly preferred.
Minimum five (5) years of contract experience preferably in a government or education role with an emphasis on contract law and negotiation
08/01/22
Attachment(s):
- Legal Counsel, Contracts Administration.pdf