Alabama Department of Commerce in Montgomery, AL is seeking applicants for a full-time Attorney III.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and review contracts, MOUs, and legal agreements
- Advise leadership and staff on legal issues involving administrative, constitutional, procurement, and economic development law
- Conduct legal research and prepare formal memoranda and policy guidance
- Support the Department’s work with incentive agreements, grant administration, and interagency coordination
- Legislative tracking and analysis Work Habits
- Communicates professionally with staff, company representatives, co-workers, government officials, and the general public, as required.
- Plans daily/weekly work schedule.
- Maintains housekeeping to organizational standards.
- Accountable for Commerce resources within assigned area(s) of responsibility.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of generally accepted office practices and procedures.
- Ability to function in an automated work environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently without supervision.
- Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple functions concurrently.
- Ability to work in a constant state of awareness.
- Ability to function in a team-based environment.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Admission to the Alabama State Bar and eligibility to practice law in Alabama
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible legal experience
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in public sector, procurement, or economic development law
- Familiarity with Alabama’s public records laws and legislative processes
- Experience with complex contract negotiation and statutory interpretation
Salary and General
Initial placement will be based on experience and education within a range of $86,359 – $145,303. Paid monthly. Excellent benefits package included.
Apply
Complete an Application for Examination Form available at www.personnel.alabama.gov, the State of Alabama Personnel Department, or any Alabama Career Center Office.
The Alabama Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Department of Commerce that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. The Department of Commerce will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities.
The Department of Commerce reserves the rights to withdraw, modify, or extend this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding of the position. The Department of Commerce participates in E-Verify, a Federal law that requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
