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CONTRACT ATTORNEY
Job Title: CONTRACT ATTORNEY
Job Code: 1992
FLSA: E
Job Level: 15
Revised Date: 12/01/2017
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
This position is responsible for organizing and managing all aspects of a department's acquisition program including, but not limited to, third party/vendor contracts, professional services agreements (PSA), and community relations activities.
Work Performed
Manage solicitation, negotiation and third party/vendor contracts and PSAs on a timely basis.
Coordinate and lead contract planning and processing from inception to close out between department and other Administrative Departments.
Develop and train staff on contracting guides.
Counsel staff on expenditures such as SAP purchases, construction contracts, and procurement cards.
Conduct audits of files and procedures.
Oversee contract administration.
Represent the University in dispute resolution at the lowest level practicable.
Assist in litigation to settle disputes by assuring that pleadings are supported by all necessary information.
Develop new Duke contract terms and conditions.
Negotiate special conditions needed by Duke customers and contractors.
Assure compliance with and support for contracting program requirements, such as MWBE, and other flow down provisions for projects funded by Federal or State contracts or grants.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a Law Degree (Juris Doctorate) with an emphasis on contracting concepts.
Experience
Work requires the ability to manage operational and administrative activities related to acquisition policies and practices generally acquired through five years of experience. Teaching or public speaking experience is desired.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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