Assistant Legal Adviser

The Office of the Legal Adviser (L) provides legal advice and services to the Secretary of State and other senior officials, Department offices, diplomatic and consular posts abroad, and other U.S. government agencies on all legal matters, domestic and international, arising in the course of the Department's activities. The incumbent of this position will serve as an Assistant Legal Adviser and reports directly to a Deputy Legal Adviser. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Assistant Legal Adviser for Buildings and Acquisitions (L/BA) provides legal advice and services on matters of particular importance to United States foreign policy interests. This includes providing advice on the legal implications of contemplated actions (frequently in international situations that present novel issues), including, for example, the consistency of the action with respect to domestic and international law and the practice of the Department and what consequences might result in relations with other nations. Responsibilities of the Assistant Legal Adviser (L/BA) include but are not limited to the following: Provides timely, effective, and expert legal advice for Department and interagency efforts regarding: the solicitation, award, and administration of Federal acquisition contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements; the acquisition, development, and disposition of real property abroad and domestically, including construction, leasing, and property management matters affecting U.S. diplomatic and consular facilities; the negotiation and mediation of contract claims and agency bid protests; direct representation of the Department in contract appeals before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals and in bid protests before the Government Accountability Office; the management of Government property both domestically and abroad; the drafting and interpretation of Federal acquisition laws, regulations, and policies, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Department-specific acquisition regulations; the oversight and administration of employee associations at posts abroad; and Federal grant and cooperative agreement laws, regulations, policies, and administrative guidance. Assists in drafting related laws, regulations, procedures, and agreements, and handles related litigation, administrative proceedings, and claims, arising from these areas of practice. Directs and supervises the work of 15-18 attorneys and other staff assigned to the office. Reviews their work products to ensure that accurate and timely advice and services are provided. Discharges office management and administrative responsibilities. Promotes the Department's human resources policies and encourages employee development through varied work assignments, continuing legal education, and other means. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector. In order to qualify for the Attorney Advisor position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Education: Applicants must possess an LL.B. or a J.D. degree at the time of application and submit proof of your degree with your application. AND Licensure: Applicants must be an active member of the bar, duly lic

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