Senior Associate County Attorney

This attorney will provide legal counsel and representation for 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.

This position provides access to a robust benefits package, including four medical plan options, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, a Hybrid pension plan, employer-matched savings and investment plans, accrued sick and annual leave (with an optional sick-time buy-back program), twelve (12) paid holidays, a wellness clinic, two fitness centers, and a variety of additional supplemental benefits associated with government employment.  For additional information, visit https://www.cobbcounty.gov/human-resources/benefits.

This position also offers the opportunity to work from home one day per week, after two (2) months of employment. 

Serves as legal counsel representing the legal interests of the County for assigned departments; provides legal advice to represented clients and other department heads, elected officials and managers as requested or assigned under the direction of the County Attorney.

Negotiates, drafts and reviews contracts; analyzes terms and conditions to ensure County’s interests are protected against potential liability; resolves contract disputes; reviews contracts for compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as local, state and federal laws; coordinates purchases and sales of County property along with drafting of leases and easements in compliance with applicable laws and policies.

Develops and reviews legislation; reviews, drafts, and interprets laws, regulations, and resolutions; reviews and interprets pending and new legislation; analyzes impact on County policies 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.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, including trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; participates in training and continuing education activities; attends and conducts meetings, workshops and seminars as appropriate.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate Degree required; plus a minimum of five years’ experience in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing contracts. 

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge and experience in local government real estate transactions; three years’ experience in local government law and contracting. 

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. 
Must possess and maintain certification and licensure from the Georgia Bar Association.

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.

Salary : $130,000 - $145,000