Lead Attorney

Job Overview

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is seeking a highly skilled Lead Attorney to join its team. This exciting opportunity allows candidates to work on a wide range of complex legal issues related to economic development, public finance, and government procurement practices.

Key Responsibilities

As a Lead Attorney, you will conduct research on laws, regulations, and policies bearing on legal issues involving policy, economic development, public finance, contracts, and government procurement practices. You will also keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations, reviewing documents presented to the CFO and/or General Counsel for approval and/or signature, and serving as Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Disclosure Counsel for OCFO FOIA requests.

Qualifications and Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have at least five years of progressive experience performing related duties such as reviewing, analyzing, and drafting documents related to complex legal issues and legislation; serving as a legal advisor; and working knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines: Corporate Law, Legislation, Litigation, Commercial, Federal or State/Municipal Government, Labor Contracts, Public Finance, Economic Development, or other relevant disciplines.

A Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent from an accredited law school is required and D.C. licensure or admittance to membership in the D.C. Bar in accordance with the D.C. Bar rules within six (6) months of employment. An official transcript must be submitted in order to be considered for the position. If applicable, your application package must include a U.S. evaluation of all foreign transcripts. Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational assistance. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Estimated Salary Range

$122,503.00 - $185,265.00 per year

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