Full-Time Attorney/Lawyer

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal counsel to public entities on matters including public contracts, facilities development, and procurement processes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, agreements, and legal documents for public projects and transactions.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance and legal implications associated with public contracts and facilities development.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and government agencies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Conduct legal research to stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and precedents affecting public entities.
• Assist in preparing and delivering legal opinions, memoranda, and presentations to clients and colleagues.
• Participate in negotiations, mediations, and other dispute resolution processes when required.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and adhering to deadlines.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top 40 law school and an active license to practice law in California. 
• Minimum of 4 years of transactional legal experience with a focus on public contracts, public facilities, and public entity law.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations related to public contracts, procurement, and facilities development.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team and engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to provide practical legal solutions.
• A track record of delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Experience in dispute resolution and litigation related to public contracts and facilities is a plus.