Job Title: ATTORNEY III/CONTRACT ATTORNEY (contract)
Grade: 12
Salary Range: $44, 367 - $55, 726
Posting Date: June 11, 2001
Application Procedure: Submit a cover letter along with a resume or employment application to the Director of Human Resources, 52 Chauncy Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02111, or apply via e-mail by clicking here
General Description: Under the direction of the General Counsel serves as counsel with respect to many of the Authority’s activities including development and review of contracts, procurements, leasing, real estate transfers, development and modernization activities of the Authority.
Duties & Responsibilities: - Under the direction of the General Counsel or designee reviews all contracts and approves for Executive Committee/Administrator action.
- Reviews Authority contracting and procurement procedures for compliance with laws, public contract regulations, BHA policies, and sound business practice.
- Interprets contract provisions and reviews contract claims, prepares decisions on behalf of the Authority, negotiates settlements, assists in representing Authority in arbitration proceedings.
- Represents Authority on bid protests before the Attorney General.
- Second chairs in contract litigation, providing assistance to litigation attorneys.
- Drafts contracts, amendments, leases, easements and other documents and advises with respect to transactions involved.
- Advises BHA staff in all departments involved in contracting, procurement, real estate matters, and development and modernization activities.
- Supervises activities of Contract Unit in legal matters.
- Advises Departments of Design and Development on design and construction contract matters.
- May draft and advise with respect to legislation and ordinances.
- May advise in environmental matters.
- Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience: Law degree from an accredited law school. Minimum two years experience in contract, public bidding or construction law. Familiarity with federal and state housing laws desirable.
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