Managing Attorney - It Procurement

Managing Attorney – Information Technology Procurement Practice Group

Position Number

Office of General Counsel

State of Florida Department of Management Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Date:
Jan 27, 2026

Requisition No: 869073

Agency:
Management Services

Working Title: MANAGING ATTORNEY - IT PROCUREMENT -

This Managing Attorney has supervisory duties over attorneys serving in the information technology practice group within DMS’ Office of General Counsel, which supports the Division of Telecommunications, the Florida Digital Service, People First, and the Office of Information Technology. This attorney serves in a managerial capacity over all areas of procurement, contract matters, rule making, data privacy, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and public safety for the program areas assigned to the attorneys within the Information Technology Procurement Practice Group.

This position may also have the opportunity to provide litigation support for the program areas in administrative and judicial proceedings from time to time.

This position provides the opportunity to develop an expertise in procuring cutting edge technology and negotiating contracts with some of the world’s largest vendors, all while providing strategic legal advice to the DMS program areas that focus on technology and critical infrastructure. The program areas that this position supports work in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment, allowing the attorney ongoing exposure to new subject matter and the unique opportunity to assist with structuring and implementing new programs in compliance with both Florida and federal law.

The Office of General Counsel also supports attorney development by providing Continuing Legal Education opportunities and allowing its attorneys to gain exposure to other areas of the law that the office assists with by promoting collaboration and cross‑training in these highly specialized areas (e.g., real estate, employment and labor relations, health care). Ultimately, this position will allow the right candidate the opportunity to grow professionally while working alongside a team of talented and professional attorneys in a collegial atmosphere.

DMS does not have a billable hour requirement for its attorneys and encourages employees to maintain a healthy work‑life balance. On day one, and then on each annual anniversary date, the attorney will receive 176 hours of discretionary leave and 104 hours of sick leave.

State of Florida employees enjoy top‑tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out‑of‑pocket contributions totaling only $8.00 per month for individual coverage and $30.00 per month for family coverage.

State employees enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement.

As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.

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• Ability to work independently and coordinate the work activities of reporting attorneys.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and timely complete work assignments.
• Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency policies and procedures or ability to thoroughly research such.
• Basic proficiency in office information technology.

• A juris doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to, and good standing with, The Florida Bar.
• At least three years of experience as a licensed…