This attorney will primarily review, draft, and negotiate contracts for Cobb County Board of Commissioners and other County stakeholders. This position is part of the Transactional Group for the County Attorney's Office. Practice areas include local government contracting, procurement, construction, transportation, telecommunications, technology, real property transactions, and intergovernmental agreements.Benefits include dental and vision insurance, supplemental Aflac policies, and access to two fitness centers. For additional information on these supplemental benefits visit The position offers the option to work from home one day per week after two months of employment.Other duties include representing the County's legal interests, providing legal advice to departments, headed officials, and managers. Negotiates, drafts, and reviews contracts; analyzes terms and conditions to ensure County's interests are protected; resolves contract disputes; ensures compliance with internal policies and public laws; maintains up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulations; performs related duties as assigned.Physical requirements: light physical effort in sedentary to light work, may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of light objects (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctorate Degree required.Minimum of three years of experience negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts, including local government transactions.Preferred Qualifications Knowledge and experience in IT contracts, particularly local government IT contracts, including cyber security issues.Must possess a valid Driver's License and certification and licensure from the Georgia Bar Association.Sensory Requirements Ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Ability to communicate orally.Environmental Factors Essential functions are performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.EEO Statement Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr
