GENERAL COUNSEL, STATE PURCHASING - UNCLASSIFIED

GENERAL COUNSEL, STATE PURCHASING - UNCLASSIFIED

Salary

$135,201.00 Annually

Location

Carson City

Job Type

Unclassified Full-Time

Job Number

2026-03463

Department

ADMIN - PURCHASING DIVISION

Opening Date

09/04/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Max Number of Applicants

50

Salary Grade

Not Assigned

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Carson City, NV 89701

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

The State of Nevada, Department of Administration, Purchasing Division, is accepting applications for the position of General Counsel, Purchasing. This is an unclassified full-time position and will be located in Carson City. The State of Nevada is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce to provide outstanding customer service to citizens of Nevada and other agencies.

This position will provide legal advice to the Administrator and procurement staff, review solicitations to ensure adherence to Nevada law and procurement policies, work closely with the Attorney General's Office on the negotiation and drafting of contracts, draft and revise statutes, regulations, the State Administrative Manual, and the Nevada Procurement Manual. This position will also be required to answerquestionsfromStateagenciesregardingcontractingandtheprocurementprocess,managethe supplierprotestprocess,andreviewandreviseformdocumentstoensurecompliancewithNevadaand federal law while ensuring industry best practice.

Essential Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and graduation from an accredited law school. Pursuant to NRS 333.105, must be a currently licensed Nevada attorney.

Must be highly professional, self-motivated and demonstrate an ability to lead by example. Qualified candidates will have experience in contracting and/or procurement law and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment. This position will be required to collaborate with other colleagues inside and out of the State. Success in this position requires a deep understanding of procurement and contracting and the ability to translate complex, legal terminology for non-legal stakeholders. Candidates must be available to travel up to 10% of the time.

Job Duties

• Provide legal advice to the Administrator and procurement staff.
• Review solicitations to ensure adherence to Nevada law and procurement policies.
• Work closely with the Attorney General's Office on the negotiation and drafting of contracts.
• Review, recommend, and draft documents and forms to ensure compliance with Nevada and federal law while ensuring industry best practices, including statutes, regulations, and the State Administrative Manual.
• Answer questions from State agencies regarding contracting and the procurement process.
• Manage the vendor/supplier appeal/protest process.
• Review and confirm compliance with applicable law and administrator legal responses related to public records requests including policy updates. Assist in responding to citizen and other inquiries.
• Must be highly professional, self-motivated, and demonstrate an ability to lead by example.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment.
• Participates in management and staff meetings, attends other meetings and seminars/conferences as needed or requested.
• Assists as required in reviewing, evaluating, and making recommendations of various types of complex documents.
• Identify and investigate continuous improvement opportunities throughout the Procurement Function.
• Coordinate multiple deadlines, prioritize workload, and provide follow-ups for all assigned projects.
• Travel up to 10% including conferences, meetings, and training as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess strong written and verbal communication, planning, prioritizing, and executing timelines without supervision. Must exhibit professionalism, organization, self-motivation, punctuality, and leadership skills. Ability to investigate facts, collaborate with staff, analyze applicable laws and prepare related legal memorandums. Must possess skills in effective written and verbal communication. This announcement lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all inclusive. A successful applicable is expected to develop job-specific skills and perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Employer State of Nevada (NV)

Address See Above for Agency Information

See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701

Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov