ATTORNEY - SR. ATTORNEY - Contracts Department/Legal at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

Who We Are:


The Contracts Department is responsible for leading 'cradle-to-grave' contract review, negotiation, and administration activities supporting SwRI's technical divisions.


Objectives of this Role:

• Transactional attorney providing legal advice on research contracts in a high volume, deadline-driven environment.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Review research contracts for terms and conditions; provide legal analysis of issues; provide legal advice and guidance on conflict of interest issues; support the negotiation of contract terms and conditions.


• Research legal issues; develop and conduct educational programs and write correspondence and other documents related to transactional and conflict of interest matters; prepare contract templates.


• Provide legal position on contract risks to Executive Management and Institute staff. Coordinate with General Counsel as needed.

Requirements:

• Requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree with license to practice law in the state of Texas and a membership in the State of Texas Bar Association.


• 2 years: Legal experience in the area of contractual matters. Government contracting experience is a plus.


• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:


Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.


Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas


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