Contract Attorney

Title: Contract Attorney

Position: #00976

Salary: $110,400- $$143,500

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Mechanicsville, VA

Our Mission

To strengthen the Commonwealth through public safety, education and revenue derived from the responsible regulation and sale of alcoholic beverages.

Our Vision

To bring good spirits and excellent service to Virginia.

Our Values

Accountability—Service—Integrity—Performance Excellence

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Virginia ABC is currently seeking applicants for a Contract Attorney. This position provides legal counsel and assistance in negotiating, drafting, reviewing lease agreements and/or purchase and sales agreements for retail ABC stores and enforcement offices across the Commonwealth. This role is also responsible for researching and analyzing zoning ordinances and other state and local requirements for commercial real estate. Additionally, this position works closely with the Procurement Division to review solicitations for goods and services; advising on issues relating to contract management, contract disputes, technology and technology related procurement. This position will also provide general counsel and guidance to other business units within the Authority as needed.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides legal counsel and assistance in negotiating, drafting and reviewing lease agreements and contracts for the Authority.
• Assists the Real Estate and Facilities divisions by drafting and reviewing their lease agreements; ensuring that our properties are in compliance with industry code (i.e. air quality; soil contaminations; mold/asbestos; safety).
• Assists the Procurement Division with drafting and reviewing contracts for the procurement of goods.
• Provides legal guidance throughout the entire contract process.
• Provides contract review to other divisions in the Authority.
• Coordinates with Senior Legal Counsel to review very large contracts (either in scope or cost) or when complex issues arise.
• Advises on issues related to contract management, contract disputes and technology issues.
• Advises Authority staff and executives on a variety of contract-related legal compliance matters.
• Provides interpretation and guidance on laws, rulings, regulations and compliance for various transactions
• Assists in providing legal assistance to other business units within the Authority as needed.
• Represents Virginia ABC in contract dispute proceedings including appearances in various courts and administrative hearings.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited law school at the time of application.
• Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years of legal experience drafting contracts, lease agreements and other agreements or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with a governmental agency

We offer:

• Excellent work/life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) earned every two weeks worked and 14 paid holidays
• Affordable healthcare with employer contributions
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits
• College Tuition Reimbursement program

Virginia ABC employees are covered under the Commonwealth’s benefits package and VRS. However, authority employees are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority does not provide sponsorship. We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

VA ABC is a Military-Friendly Employer, is V3 Certified, and embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For full consideration, all applicants must fully complete all sections of the online application. A resume will not substitute for an incomplete application.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Know Your Rights Poster ; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process.

All employment offers are contingent upon compliance with Form I-9 completion timeliness and confirmation of employment authorization by E-Verify and criminal history record checks are required prior to employment.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: DARS or call DARS at 800- 552-5019