Attorney-Advisor (Contract)
See below for important information regarding this job. Incumbents will serve as the Attorney-Adviser (Contract) in the Office of Counsel, Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Weapon Support (Columbus), a Major Subordinate Command, located in Whitehall, OH.
As an Attorney-Adviser (Contract), you will be responsible for the following duties: Will serve under the supervision of the Acquisition Counsel as a Senior Contracts Counsel for DLA General Counsel - Weapons Support (Columbus). Will also serve as a Team Leader (non-supervisory) for contract team attorneys. As senior legal advisor and subject matter expert for a DLA Acquisition Supply Chain Directorate in all matters related to the acquisition of supplies and services (e.g., legal issues relating to solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, modification). Provides advice and risk assessments on special procurements characterized by extensive discussions with high level officials, negotiation of special terms and provisions, high-level visibility, and/or substantial funds expenditure. Reviews and coordinates on decisions by contracting officers concerning contract claims (contractor or Government) and terminations, breach of contract actions, revocation of acceptance of defective material, and re-procurement after default. Provides advice and litigation support for contract challenges, overseeing, handling directly, or supporting the assigned DoJ attorney in contract related actions before the GAO, ASBCA, and/or Federal Courts. Manages the distribution of work among contract team attorneys and assures that work is accomplished in an accurate, responsive, and timely manner. Provides guidance and assistance to junior attorneys on complex and unusual or precedential issues and assists in training and development of junior attorneys. Reviews and advises on local acquisition policies, procedures, and instructions for legal sufficiency, consistency, and compliance with applicable law, including the FAR, DFARS, and agency-level guidance. Performs other duties as assigned.