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Position Description

Handles assignments in the Contracts, Information and IT Security section of the Board and System Operations group in the Internal Administrative Law function. Reviews, drafts and negotiates contracts, with an emphasis on data license agreements. Researches legal issues, including matters related to intellectual property rights and government contracting. Drafts memoranda to the Board, staff opinion letters, legislative and regulatory proposals (etc.,) and furnishes legal opinions and advice and responds to System and public inquiries concerning Federal statutes, interpretations and opinions concerning internal administrative law matters. In addition to providing legal advice on a broad range of legal issues affecting the internal operations of the Board and System, incumbent acts as a subject matter expert on contracts (with particular emphasis on data license agreements).

Position Requirements

Requirements FR-27

Successful candidate will have at least two years of work experience as a practicing attorney and knowledge of internal administrative law issues contract issues. Prior experience in drafting and negotiating data license contracts and providing legal advice on contract matters preferred. Prior experience providing legal advice on other administrative law matters a plus.

Requirements For FR-28

Successful candidate will have at least six years of work experience as a practicing attorney and strong experience providing legal advice on internal administrative law issues including, in particular, contract matters. Prior experience in drafting and negotiating data license contracts and providing legal advice on other administrative law matters a plus.

Requirements FR-29

Successful candidate will have at least eight years of work experience as a practicing attorney and strong experience providing legal advice on internal administrative law issues including, in particular, contract matters. Prior experience in drafting and negotiating data license contracts and providing legal advice on other administrative law matters a plus.

Remarks

At all FR-levels, successful candidate must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong analytic and interpersonal skills (including the ability to interact effectively with management and staff at all levels of the organization), personal initiative, and adaptability in working across legal disciplines. Must also possess excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills (including ability to handle multiple assignments and organize projects and see through their successful completion with minimal supervision). Sound judgment and a high level of discretion given the access to highly sensitive information also required. In addition:

• Active bar membership required.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• A writing sample may be required.
• Successful completion of background check required.
• This position is located in Washington DC and has an on-site presence requirement of four times a month (Wednesdays).

Primary Location

DC-Washington

Employee Status

Regular

Overtime Status

Exempt

Job Type

Standard

Years Of Experience Required

2

Education Required

Law Degree

Relocation Provided

Yes

Compensation Grade Low

27

Compensation Grade High

29

Minimum Salary

127,800

Maximum Salary

273,800

Posting Date

Jun 19, 2023