Assistant Legal Adviser

Quick Facts

Assistant Legal Adviser (Buildings and Acquisitions) provides expert legal advice on matters of particular importance to U.S. foreign policy interests, including federal acquisitions and real property affecting diplomatic and consular facilities.

Description

Provide timely, effective legal advice and services to the Department and interagency efforts on international and domestic legal issues arising from acquisition and real property actions. Support contract disputes and bid protests, and advise on federal acquisition and grant laws, regulations, policies, and related agreements.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the solicitation, award, and administration of federal acquisition contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements.
• Advise on the acquisition, development, and disposition of real property abroad and domestically, including construction, leasing, and property management.
• Negotiate and mediate contract claims and agency bid protests.
• Represent the Department in contract appeals before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals and bid protests before the Government Accountability Office.
• Oversee management of government property both domestically and abroad.
• Draft and interpret federal acquisition laws, regulations, and policies, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation and department-specific acquisition regulations.
• Draft related laws, regulations, procedures, and agreements; handle related litigation, administrative proceedings, and claims.
• Direct and supervise 15–18 attorneys and other staff; review work products for accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform office management and administrative responsibilities and support HR policies and employee development.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• LL.B. or J.D. degree; provide proof with the application.
• Active bar membership and authorization to practice law in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia; provide proof of licensure.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Financial disclosure statement (OGE-278) requirement.
• Random drug testing (drug-testing designated position).
• Resume-based application: resume must clearly document ECQs and MTQs and must not exceed 2 pages.

Benefits

A federal benefits package is provided for eligible employees and their families; eligibility depends on the type and schedule of the position.