DOC Senior Procurement Counsel

Position Title: Senior Procurement Counsel (Senior Public Service Administrator, Opt. 8L)

Job Requisition ID: 56127 
Opening Date: 05/15/2026
Closing Date: 05/29/2026 11:59 p.m.
Agency:Department of Corrections
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) 
Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary Range: $10,000 - $12.000 per month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to hire an individual who will serve as Senior Procurement Counsel. This individual will conduct and direct technical specialized legal work in the area of Procurement and provide advice and analysis regarding statutes and legislation pertaining to Procurement programs, policies, and procedures. The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated, task-oriented, organized individual with strong interpersonal skills. We are looking for an energetic candidate looking to be an integral part of the Team. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Essential Functions

• Subject to administrative approval serves as Senior Procurement Counsel.
• Conducts and directs technical and specialized legal work in the areas of Procurement and related policy/regulatory matters, often highly sensitive and controversial.
• Provides advice and analysis regarding various statutes and legislation pertaining to Procurement programs, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience performing legal work in a public or business organization.
• Requires a law degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• Requires the possession of a license to practice law in the State of Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience in public procurement.
• Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience drafting contracts and conducting contract negotiations.
• Prefers at least four (4) years of professional experience in legal research and writing.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires possession of a current, active license to practice law in the State of Illinois.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
• Requires use of agency-supplied equipment (i.e., mobile phone, laptop, etc.).
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS