Transactional II Attorney

Job Title: Attorney II

Grade: E – 08

Base Annual Salary: $93,228.00

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Department: County

FLSA: Exempt

Civil Service Status: Excluded

Summary:

The Civil Division of the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office serves as in-house counsel to Bexar County.  This job posting seeks a transactional attorney who, under general direction, negotiates and drafts a wide variety of contracts and legal documents; conducts legal research; and performs related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and finalizes a broad range of contracts and legal documents on behalf of Bexar County, including but not limited to: grant agreements with nonprofit organizations; interlocal cooperation agreements with other governmental entities; economic and workforce development agreements; professional services agreements; programmatic agreements (e.g., drug treatment, mental health, and counseling services); software licenses, SaaS agreements, and other IT-related procurements; vendor and supplier contracts for goods and services.
  • Reviews and advises on federal and state grant-funded agreements to ensure proper documentation, eligibility, and performance compliance.
  • Ensures contracts and agreements are aligned with applicable laws, County policies, and best practices in public sector risk mitigation.
  • Provides timely, accurate, and solution-oriented legal advice to County officials and departments, including but not limited to Community Resources, Purchasing, Emergency Management, Information Technology, Judicial Services, the Sheriff’s Office, and Constable Precincts.
  • Collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to ensure legal compliance with state and federal statutes, regulations, and procurement requirements.
  • Conducts legal research, prepares legal memoranda, and drafts formal legal opinions in support of County operations and policy implementation.
  • Monitors changes in the law and advises departments on evolving legal requirements relevant to contracting and grant compliance.
  • May assist with review and analysis of Public Information Act requests as needed.
  • Coordinates with other attorneys within the Civil Division to ensure consistency, efficiency, and thoroughness across matters.
  • No litigation or courtroom responsibilities are associated with this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Doctorate of Jurisprudence with an active bar license in good standing for the State of Texas.
  • Minimum of three years as an attorney, including a minimum of two years as a transactional attorney. 
  • Excellent research and writing skills. 
  • Proficiency with legal tools and software such as Westlaw, Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Adobe.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain professional, effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, appointed and elected County officials, outside agencies and the general public. 
  • Ability to maintain the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct as an attorney representing the State of Texas and Bexar County.
  • Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation. 

Preferences:

Prior experience drafting government agreements and/or experience drafting grant agreements and agreements funded through state and/or federal grants.

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

  • May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek.
  • Constantly working in indoor conditions.
  • Occasionally moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds.
  • Occasionally moves about the office.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position.

Apply for this position by submitting a resume to Anna Ruiz via email to [email protected].