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Agency: Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois
Closing Date/Time:
Salary: 116 - $105,244 - $119,979
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon; DuPage
Number of Vacancies: 1
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Under supervision of the Senior Legal Counsel, provide legal review and negotiation of System-generated master agreements, vendor form contracts, and related documents to protect the interests of the System in the procurement of goods and services for System operations. Work closely with the TRS Procurement Department to maintain awareness and provide legal oversight and guidance on procurement matters. Review contract forms and templates, solicitation documents, and TRS procurement policies and procedures to align with applicable law, the highest ethical standards and fairness, and best practices for an Illinois public retirement system. Provide legal review of a broad range of contracts, including nondisclosure agreements and software licensing agreements.
The incumbent responds to matters brought to the attention of the legal department but must also proactively identify legal vulnerabilities and offer preventative guidance concerning all matters related to TRS procurement in support of management’s planning, strategy and decision making. The position requires exercise of careful judgment, discretion, and confidential treatment of sensitive information as appropriate to a given assignment or project. Limited travel may be required.
The incumbent must be a graduate of an accredited law school and hold a valid license to practice law in the State of Illinois. To foster awareness of emerging legal issues and trends, the incumbent may maintain memberships in bar and professional organizations relevant to the assigned duties.
Work Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 M-F
Work Location: 2815 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702-3397
Agency Contact: [[recruiterEmail]]
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance
TRS provides retirement benefits for teachers who are employed by all Illinois public common and charter school districts located outside the city of Chicago. The Illinois Pension Code contains the laws relating to our creation, benefits, and administration.
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Full Time
$82k-108k (estimate)
02/29/2024
06/12/2024
mcb.illinois.edu
Urbana, IL
<25
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