Government Contracts Attorney / Employment Law - General Attorney in Orlando, FL

Government

Orlando, FL

Government Contracts Attorney / Employment Law - General Attorney in Orlando, FL

Attorney

Min 8 yrs required

No

Organization: Public Defenders Office, 9th Circuit
Department: General Counsel
Job Title: General Counsel Attorney
Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in practicing law
Salary: $135,000 per year
Location: Orlando, FL and Kissimmee, FL

H1: General Counsel Attorney - Public Defenders Office, 9th Circuit
H2: Providing Legal Counsel and Representation for the Office of the Public Defender

Position Summary:

The Public Defenders Office, 9th Circuit is seeking a highly qualified and experienced General Counsel Attorney to serve as the chief legal advisor for the agency. This position will provide comprehensive legal counsel, representation, and guidance to agency leadership and employees on a wide range of legal issues, including human resources, contracts, compliance, and legislative affairs. The General Counsel will also be responsible for managing legal risks and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide legal advice and representation to agency leadership, staff, and internal stakeholders on a variety of legal matters.
- Represent the agency in administrative hearings, disputes, and litigation.
- Review and draft agency policies, contracts, and other legal documents to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Advise and assist the HR department on employment law matters.
- Monitor and analyze legislative developments and advise on potential legal and regulatory changes.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Develop and deliver training programs for agency staff on legal topics.
- Supervise other legal staff and manage legal budgets and outside counsel contracts.

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Florida Bar and in good standing.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience practicing law, with significant experience in HR, contracts, and legislative affairs.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, public sector regulations, and administrative law.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, references, and application to . Please visit for the application form.

Additional Information:

- This position may require travel within the state for legislative sessions, hearings, or other business needs.
- Collaboration with other state agencies and external partners on legal and legislative matters is expected.

The Public Defenders Office, 9th Circuit is an equal opportunity employer and supports a Drug-Free workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center in advance.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.