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The Railroad Commission of Texas is a state agency with primary regulatory jurisdiction over the oil and natural gas industry; pipeline transport and pipeline safety; natural gas utilities; the LP-gas industry, and surface mining operations.and#8239;You can find more details about us on the Railroad Commission of Texasand#8217; website here https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/.To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team. We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per yearTelework options for eligible positionsFlexible work schedulesRetirement pension with a 150% agency match and#8211; you can watch this YouTube video that describes this amazing benefit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJI6M7g73-w401(k), 457(b) and RothHealth premiums 100% paid for full-time employeesTuition ReimbursementWellness and Exercise LeaveCareer development programs/opportunities for advancementand#8239;For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at https://www.rrc.texas.gov/about-us/jobs/. To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit the Employee Retirement Systems website at https://ers.texas.gov/benefits-at-a-glance.General DescriptionThe Railroad Commission of Texas seeks an Attorney II and#8211; III to provide moderately complex legal advice and support to the Contracts and Procurement division of the agency, interpret laws and regulations, prepare legal documents, provide support to outside counsel on pending litigation, and provide legal advice and counsel. Primary areas of responsibility are (1) support the agency's purchasing, procurement, contracting, and enforcement of contracts, (2) assist with the management of litigation and related matters, including cases that have been referred to the Office of the Attorney General, and (3) provide legal support to Information Technology Department. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment, as well as collaboration with other staff. Will help attain Division performance goals and objectives. Reports to Assistant General Counsel.Job DutiesPerforms moderately complex legal and transactional work related to the agency's purchasing, procurement, contracting, and enforcement of contracts.
Advises staff and management on legal matters related to procurement, purchasing and contract review.
Advises on issues and legal risks and proactively identifies risks and solutions for management consideration that are lawful, practical and ethical.
Reviews contract documents for legal sufficiency; advises contract managers and program staff on federal and state contract laws and regulations and issues in risk management of contracts; drafts legal documents used in contracting, procurement and enforcement.
Edits, interprets, reviews and negotiates contracts and other legal documents, including information technology and vendor contracts, purchase requisitions, bid specifications, purchase orders, scopes of work and similar matters involving RRC programs.
May participate in development of requirements, specifications and contracts, including drafting and reviewing solicitation documents, participating in the review of responses to solicitations and advising on procurement-related concerns.
May participate in monitoring and evaluating contractor performance, assessing warranty claims, assessing potential breaches and handling of contract disputes including negotiation, termination and litigation.
Provides legal support for federal grantprograms such as the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act Orphan Well Program, the Brownfields Program, and the Abandoned Minelands Program.
Advises Information Technology Department on data governance matters and other legal issues.
Assists with litigation oversight involving the Commission, including administrative appeals of contested cases, and liaises with the Office of the Attorney General on such matters.
Handles subpoenas and represents agency staff in depositions/hearings as needed.
Reviews pending and enacted state and federal legislation.
Remains current on relevant laws and regulations.
May participate in development of contracting procedures, templates, forms and other guidance utilized by agency staff.
Provides training for staff as required.
Advises staff on legal matters and on the interpretation and application of state and federal laws and regulations.
Provides such other legal support as may be assigned from time to time.For Military Crosswalk Information, please visit: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal
Qualifications: Required Qualifications:Bachelorand#8217;s degree and Juris Doctor degree earned from an accredited U.S. law school. Law school transcript must be included with application.
Licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
For Attorney II, minimum 1 year ofand#8217; experience in practice of law in private practice and/or government.
For Attorney III, minimum of 3 years of such experience.
Must obtain Certified Texas Contract Manager certificate within 6 months of employment, if not already certified.Preferred Qualifications:Experience handling state agency contract matters desired.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Knowledge of/or willingness to learn Texas state agency procurement and contracting law and experience handling contract and procurement matters.
Experience handling claims, disputes and litigation.
Ability to analyze and solve complex legal problems and Ability to interpret state and federal laws and regulations.
Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis and in using good judgment to identify available courses of action.
Ability to manage a moderately complex workload, and to prioritize workloads and meet applicable goals, objectives and performance metrics.
Ability to communicate complex legal ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
Ability to take initiative and work independently.
Ability to work effectively on a team, with skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships.
Ability to address issues or concerns in a respectful and professional manner.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to respond to pressure situations and meet changing demands and timelines.
Proficient in the use of computer systems utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, Teams and database systems.
Possess excellent and effective organizational, communication and writing skills.Miscellaneous Requirements:Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8AM and#8211; 5PM with occasional flexible hours, overtime, weekends.
Position may require occasional overnight travel.Work Environment:Primarily indoors with heating and cooling regulated in general office environment; the noise level in the work environment ranges from low-to-moderate.Physical Requirements:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Ability to reach high and low; open, close and retrieve files from file cabinets as well as operate computer keyboard and appropriate office equipment.Work Hours and Telework:Standard office
