Attorney 3

Full Job Description

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

Department of Administrative Services (DAS)- Labor & Legal Services Team

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking a Procurement Attorney to join our Labor and Legal Services Team.

This role offers a unique opportunity to apply legal expertise in service of Iowa’s citizens by helping state agencies responsibly steward public resources through sound procurement and contracting practices.

If you are an attorney who thrives on complex problem-solving, advising leadership, and applying legal expertise to real-world policy and operational decisions, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across state government.

Reporting to the DAS General Counsel Supervisor, the Procurement Attorney partners closely with the Central Procurement and Fleet Enterprise to provide advanced legal guidance on statewide purchasing, contracting, and compliance matters.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted legal advisor to agency leaders and procurement professionals, helping ensure that state contracting processes remain transparent, compliant, and aligned with Iowa law and public accountability standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide legal review and strategic guidance on solicitations, including Requests for Bid (RFB), Proposal (RFP), and Information (RFI)
• Draft, review, and interpret contract terms and conditions for goods and services agreements
• Analyze vendor exceptions and negotiate contract language to mitigate legal and operational risk
• Advise agencies on statutory, regulatory, and policy compliance, including open records matters
• Counsel agency leadership on complex procurement and administrative law issues
• Partner with the Iowa Attorney General’s Office on procurement-related legal matters
• Support additional legal initiatives across DAS as organizational needs evolve
• May provide mentorship or lead direction to other legal professionals

Why This Role Matters:

Every contract executed by the State of Iowa helps deliver essential services to Iowans, from technology systems and fleet operations to critical agency programs.

As Procurement Attorney, you will help ensure:

• fair and competitive procurement practices
• responsible use of taxpayer funds
• legally sound decision-making across state government

Your work directly strengthens public trust while enabling agencies to operate effectively and efficiently.

Why Attorneys Choose Public Service:

This position is ideal for attorneys who value:

• Meaningful, mission-driven legal work
• Collaborative partnership with leadership and subject-matter experts
• Complex advisory work without billable hour pressures
• The opportunity to influence statewide operations and policy implementation

Benefits of Working for the State of Iowa

At the State of Iowa, we invest in the well-being and professional sustainability of our employees.

Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off with rollover vacation accruals
• Unlimited sick leave accrual
• 9 paid holidays annually

Comprehensive Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
• Employee Assistance and Discount Programs

Retirement & Financial Security

• IPERS defined-benefit retirement plan
• Optional deferred compensation program
• Employer-paid life insurance

If you’re looking to use your legal expertise to make a lasting public impact while working in a collaborative and mission-focused environment, we encourage you to apply.

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 visit www.e-verify.gov.

Requirements

354 Law Degree:
Possession of a law degree from an accredited institution.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited law school and the equivalent of five years of full-time successful and responsible experience in the practice of law;the equivalent of three years of full-time experience in the practice of law in the employing agency shall be considered as qualifying experience.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

Additional Information

Positions in this class require admission to the Iowa State Bar.