Commercial Unit Attorney

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Commercial Unit Attorney

The candidate will under the direction of the Deputy Counsel of the Legal Services Commercial Unit, the Commercial Unit Attorney exercises independent judgment pertaining to the negotiation, drafting, and review of important legal contracts and agreements having significant financial, procedural, or policy consequences. Performs related work. Negotiates and drafts complex contracts and agreements for a wide range of goods, services, and equipment. Provides legal advice on the legal sufficiency of procurements and assists in providing legal advice in bid protests. Assists in the development of procurement policies and procedures for the Department. Advises on basic copyright and intellectual property questions. Serves as liaison in commercial litigation cases. Serves as a liaison and provides support to the Division of Early Childhood Education (UPK) on contract and commercial issues. Reviews RFP's, proposals, and contracts, and recommends solutions to mitigate project risks. Drafts, reviews, and negotiates multi-year standard (form) and non-standard contracts, including software licenses, customer proposals (RFP's), and professional service agreements. Advises the Division of School Facilities of legal issues involving school buildings. Drafts rules and regulations for the Department of Education. Analyzes and reports on the effects of City, State, and Federal legislation.

Additional Information

Tracking Code 13047 . Send resume and cover letter with application.

Company info

The New York City Department of Education
52 Chambers Street
New York
New York
United States 10007
Website : http://schools.nyc.gov/default.htm