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Functional TitleAssociate General Counsel II - Contracts, Procurement & Construction

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryLegal & Government Affairs

GradeGS.18

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number25-0153

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelNon-Management

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Associate General Counsel II is an experienced senior attorney for WSSC Water’s General Counsel’s Office (“GCO”), with independent responsibility for various non-litigation and litigation matters. The Associate Counsel II will work under the general direction of the General Counsel and/or Deputy Counsel, who may provide guidance and review work upon completion.

Organization NameGeneral Counsel's Office

Reports toGeneral Counsel

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday – 8:30 am. to 5:00 p.m.

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

AnAssociate General Counsel IIis an experienced senior attorney within WSSC Water’s General Counsel’s Office ( GCO ), with independent responsibility for various non-litigation and litigation matters and workw under the general direction of the General Counsel and/or Deputy Counsel, who may provide guidance and review work upon completion. We are seeking a qualified attorney with significant experience withcontracts, procurement and construction law.

Essential Functions

• Provides legal research, analysis, and advice; prepares legal documents related to contracts, procurement, and construction litigation

• Represents and advises assigned WSSC Water staff, providing day-to-day legal advice in multiple areas including the application of state and federal law, and WSSC Water regulations and procedures

• Prepares and reviews briefs, pleadings, opinions, legal memoranda, and other various legal documents under the supervision of the General Counsel or Deputy Counsel, as appropriate

• Represents the Commission as required in federal and state court, before regulatory agencies, and in hearings, conferences, and meetings, including mediation and arbitration sessions

• Provides legal research, analysis, and advice on general litigation, regulatory matters, and administrative law

• Reviews and drafts contracts and various memorandums of agreement for legal form and sufficiency

• Reviews, drafts, if needed, WSSC Water regulations and standard operating procedures

Other Functions

• Participates in the education and training of WSSC Water staff regarding the legal consequences of their actions

• Performs related duties, as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Expert skill in dealing with the law and regulations regarding WSSC Water matters

• Comprehensive knowledge of government procurement and contracts, including the drafting of contracts

• Ability to draft legal memorandum to advise WSSC Water staff

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced legal environment

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal rules of civil procedure and rules of evidence, the Maryland Rules, and federal and Maryland law concerning administrative procedure

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to perform complex legal research using Westlaw and Lexis/Nexis

• Competent use of standard office software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) or ability and willingness to become adequately trained on these tools within six months of accepting an offer of employment

• Ability to perform professionally and ethically at all times, and to supervise other attorneys as needed

• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with government officials, WSSC Water staff, other lawyers, and the general public

• Demonstrated knowledge of attorney/client privilege and ability to hold sensitive matters in the strictest confidence

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Law school graduate

• 5+ years’ professional legal experience

• 3+ years’ experience advising a government body or a similar government entity

Additional Requirements

• Current member of the Maryland Bar

• Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure Statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

Comprehensive knowledge of contracts, procurement, and construction litigation

Salary$135,714 - $231,081

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date02/10/2025

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes

• No

• Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Writing Sample

Optional Documents