Attorney 2
State of Iowa
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Attorney 2
State of Iowa
005 Department of Administrative Services
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a lawyer who will help the Iowa state government handle legal matters related to buying goods and services, like reviewing bids, contracts, and ensuring everything follows the rules.
You'll work closely with procurement teams and sometimes the state's main law office, and occasionally tackle other legal tasks as needed.
It's a great fit for someone with a law degree who enjoys government work, contract details, and staying on top of regulations.
Key Requirements
- Law degree from an accredited institution
- Admission to the Iowa State Bar Association or eligibility for admission
- Experience in procurement law, contract review, or government legal compliance
- Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements for state bidding and contracts
- Ability to handle open records requests and vendor negotiations
- Strong skills in legal research, writing, and liaison with external legal offices
- Availability to provide legal support beyond procurement as required
Full Job Description
This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.
The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking to fill a Procurement Attorney (Attorney 2) position on its Labor and Legal Services Team. This position reports to the DAS General Counsel Supervisor.
The successful candidate will primarily assist DAS's Central Procurement and Fleet Enterprise.
This position will focus on State procurement-related legal issues, such as requests for bid/proposal/information, general and specific terms and conditions for goods and services contracts, vendor exceptions, statutory and regulatory compliance and open records matters.
This position will also liaise with the Attorney General's Office regarding procurement-related legal issues.
This position will also be required to provide legal support in areas outside of procurement-related legal matters as necessary.
Benefits:
At the State of Iowa, we are committed to your well-being. As a valued team member, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation with accruals that rollover on a yearly basis, sick leave with no limits on accrual and 9 paid holidays per year.
- Great Benefits: Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options.
- Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
- Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
- Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.
- Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.
To learn more about the benefits of working with the State of Iowa, visit our benefits webpage.
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.
Requirements
Qualifications
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of law to qualify for positions in this job classification.For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
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