DPS - OGC - Assistant General Counsel
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Legal Assistant
DPS - OGC
- Assistant General Counsel - 3505
The Department of Public Safety
- Office of General Counsel is seeking an Assistant General Counsel (Contracts Attorney) position with experience in state contracting and state procurement. The successful candidate will provide complex legal services including providing legal advice regarding all aspects of purchasing and contracting from planning through negotiation, performance monitoring, and closeout. The successful candidate will represent the agency in procurement matters, contract negotiations, and disputes including protest and contract-related claims as well as other matters as assigned by the Supervising Attorney.
The candidate must have a basic understanding of contracts and business law as well as Texas State agency procurement and contracting law, including applicable State policy such as the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide and TxGMS. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about contracting best practices, comfortable using technology, and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
We are currently seeking an experienced attorney with at least five (5) years of experience as a licensed, practicing attorney and prefer applicants with state contracting and procurement experience for a position in the classification range of Attorney IV. Final salary and classification will be based on experience and qualifications.
The department offers a collaborative work environment with career advancement opportunities. Benefits include:
- Comprehensive medical insurance with premiums paid at 100% for full‑time employees and the state pays 50% of the premium for dependents
- Flexible work schedules
- Hybrid work schedule involving a mix of telecommuting and in office work is an option subject to the needs of the department and management.
- Generous paid leave and holidays
- State retirement pension plan
- Comprehensive wellness program
Perform advanced (senior-level) professional legal and administrative work in coordinating and performing the work of the Office of General Counsel. Work involves overseeing and planning legal activities, preparing procurement and contract documents, participating in negotiations and contract dispute resolutions, interpreting laws and regulations, and rendering legal advice and counsel. Performs advanced legal work involving the interpretation of laws, regulations, and rules related to state acquisition and purchasing;
preparation of legal documents; review and oversight of grants, provision of legal advice and counsel; and management of complex legal procurement activities. Performs various functions within the Office of General Counsel including management of solicitations, oversight and management of audit reviews, preparing and presenting reports to executive management, and management of contract compliance and enforcement actions on behalf of the agency.
Work under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment with constraints of law, departmental policies, and professional practice.
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.
Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIESEducation - Graduation from an accredited law school with a J.D. or LLB. is required.
Experience - Minimum of five (5) years' experience as a licensed, practicing attorney.
Preferred Experience ¿ Experience in work involving state…
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