What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate County Attorney position at Cobb County Government?
Position Information
This position is located at the County Attorney's Office, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta, GA 30090
This position serves as legal counsel representing the legal interests of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, other County elected officials, and various County agencies, departments, appointees and employees as assigned. This position will be assigned to the Transactional Group for the County Attorney's Office. Practice areas include local government contracting, procurement, construction, transportation, telecommunications, technology, real property transactions, and intergovernmental agreements.
Essential Functions
Assists departments as requested or assigned under the direction of the County Attorney; researches internal regulations, policies and procedures, and relevant sate and federal laws; advises clients of legal solutions and execution of appropriate steps and implementation; writes legal opinions and memoranda.
Negotiates, drafts and reviews contracts; reviews contracts for compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal laws; analyzes terms and conditions to ensure County’s interests are protected against potential liability; resolves contract disputes.
Develops, reviews and interprets pending and new legislation; analyzes impact on County polices and services; provides advice and direction to County officials and departments regarding the same; drafts County ordinances and internal policies; provides advice regarding the Georgia Open Records Act and the Georgia Open Meetings Act.
Maintain a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, including trends and advances in the profession, to include familiarity with relevant state and federal laws related to technology and data protection; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in training and continuing education activities; attends and conducts meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
To promote efficiency, mitigate risk, and support innovation, the County aims to standardize the legal treatment of technology-related agreements across all departments. This position, in collaboration with ITS, will manage a centralized technology contract knowledgebase and clause library, promote consistent contract language, negotiation strategies, and legal review protocols, ensuring all technology contracts comply with the County’s legal, operational, and security standards.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor Degree required; supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience in government contracting, procurement, technology, telecommunications, and intergovernmental agreements.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain certification and licensure from the Georgia Bar Association.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?
Do you have a Juris Doctor Degree?
If you have a Juris Doctorate, please list the school where the degree was earned and the concentration. "See resume" will not be accepted.
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Are you an active member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia?
How many years of experience in government contracting, procurement, technology, telecommunications, and intergovernmental agreements do you have?
Please describe your experience in government contracting, procurement, technology, telecommunications, and intergovernmental agreements. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
10
How many years of experience do you have in local government law and contracting, including technology contracts?
Please describe your experience in local government law and contracting, including technology contracts. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
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Do you have a current and valid driver's license?
If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following requirements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
This position is located at the County Attorney's Office, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta, GA 30090
This position serves as legal counsel representing the legal interests of the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, other County elected officials, and various County agencies, departments, appointees and employees as assigned. This position will be assigned to the Transactional Group for the County Attorney's Office. Practice areas include local government contracting, procurement, construction, transportation, telecommunications, technology, real property transactions, and intergovernmental agreements.
Essential Functions
Assists departments as requested or assigned under the direction of the County Attorney; researches internal regulations, policies and procedures, and relevant sate and federal laws; advises clients of legal solutions and execution of appropriate steps and implementation; writes legal opinions and memoranda.
Negotiates, drafts and reviews contracts; reviews contracts for compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal laws; analyzes terms and conditions to ensure County’s interests are protected against potential liability; resolves contract disputes.
Develops, reviews and interprets pending and new legislation; analyzes impact on County polices and services; provides advice and direction to County officials and departments regarding the same; drafts County ordinances and internal policies; provides advice regarding the Georgia Open Records Act and the Georgia Open Meetings Act.
Maintain a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, including trends and advances in the profession, to include familiarity with relevant state and federal laws related to technology and data protection; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in training and continuing education activities; attends and conducts meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
To promote efficiency, mitigate risk, and support innovation, the County aims to standardize the legal treatment of technology-related agreements across all departments. This position, in collaboration with ITS, will manage a centralized technology contract knowledgebase and clause library, promote consistent contract language, negotiation strategies, and legal review protocols, ensuring all technology contracts comply with the County’s legal, operational, and security standards.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor Degree required; supplemented by five years of progressively responsible experience in government contracting, procurement, technology, telecommunications, and intergovernmental agreements.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Must possess and maintain certification and licensure from the Georgia Bar Association.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
- Benefits for part-time employees are marked.
I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
- Yes
- No
I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
- Yes
- No
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
- Yes
- No
Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a Juris Doctor Degree?
- Yes
- No
If you have a Juris Doctorate, please list the school where the degree was earned and the concentration. "See resume" will not be accepted.
07
Are you an active member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia?
- Yes
- No
How many years of experience in government contracting, procurement, technology, telecommunications, and intergovernmental agreements do you have?
- No experience
- Less than five years of experience
- Five or more years of experience
Please describe your experience in government contracting, procurement, technology, telecommunications, and intergovernmental agreements. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
10
How many years of experience do you have in local government law and contracting, including technology contracts?
- No experience
- Less than three years of experience
- Three or more years of experience
Please describe your experience in local government law and contracting, including technology contracts. Enter N/A if not applicable. "See resume" will not be accepted.
12
Do you have a current and valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following requirements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question