General Attorney

About the Position: Provides legal services in a variety of substantive practice areas in support of the Latin America & Caribbean District's missions but is expected to focus on all aspects of procurement law. Expected to primarily support the District's work in Central & South America, which includes military construction, interagency support, & international support (i.e., foreign military sales & humanitarian assistance projects). Experience in these areas is highly desirable.

Requires thorough knowledge of the Government procurement processes under interagency and international agreements, acquisition planning, source selection, contract awards, bid protests, contract administration, claims, ethics, and fiscal law.

Provides legal services in a variety of practice areas that are expected to include procurement law, including contract formation, administration, and litigation and may also include real estate/leasing, fiscal law, ethics, and/or torts.

Furnishes expert legal advice and advocacy in all aspects of Government contracts and fiscal law, primarily in the context of interagency and international support for others.

Identifies, researches, and addresses extremely complex and difficult legal questions affecting the Agency's missions.

Represents and defends the Agency through all phases of litigation including defending the agency on bid protests, requests for equitable adjustments, claims, and appeals.

Serves as Agency counsel and assists the Department of Justice in litigation before U.S. federal courts:

- including by drafting motions and pleadings, preparing the administrative record, drafting and responding to discovery, and preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials.

Advises and communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior leadership and team members at all levels.

Works effectively and cohesively on teams, including clients, experts and other witnesses, and colleagues.

Keeps managing counsel informed and coordinates advice to ensure consistency with agency policy before it is rendered to clients.

This position is also expected to advise on real estate/leasing in support of the Central and South America Program.