Lawyers On Demand, a Consilio Company

Public Works Counsel - Contracts, Transactions, Research & Writing

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Role snapshot

Lawyers On Demand, a Consilio Company is hiring a Public Works Counsel - Contracts, Transactions, Research & Writing on a full-time basis. This is an on-site role based in Atlanta, Georgia, US.

Company: Lawyers On Demand, a Consilio Company
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, US
Work mode: On-site
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 4–6 years
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Who this role suits

Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.

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About the role

Job Description

Transportation & Public Works Attorney

LOD at Consilio is seeking a Transportation & Public Works Attorney for a long-term contract opportunity supporting the legal department of a large municipal government. This attorney will provide transactional legal support to departments responsible for transportation, infrastructure, and public works, advising on a wide range of operational, legislative, and contracting matters.

Responsibilities

Serve as legal counsel to departments overseeing transportation and public works initiatives.
Interpret federal, state, and local laws and regulations and provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders.
Draft and analyze ordinances, resolutions, amendments, and other legislative materials, and monitor pending legislation affecting departmental operations.
Prepare legal opinions on questions of law, policy, and procedure.
Draft, review, revise, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents.
Review legal matters, identify potential risks, and advise internal clients on appropriate courses of action.
Collaborate with departmental leadership and legal colleagues to support ongoing operational and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active membership in the Georgia Bar in good standing.
Approximately 4–6 years of transactional legal experience, including drafting, legal analysis, and client counseling.
Strong legal research, writing, and contract review skills.
Experience with municipal, county, constitutional, transportation, public works, public contracting, or local government law is preferred.

Opportunity Details

Location: Atlanta, GA (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Duration: 6–12 months, with potential for long-term opportunities
Target Start: August or September 2026
Pay Rate: $65/hour

\nCompany Description

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company, is a global leader in legal staffing, eDiscovery, risk management, and legal consulting services. The company supports multinational law firms and corporations by providing identifying and sourcing talented individuals for staffing needs, using innovative software, combining deep legal and regulatory industry expertise and excellent client service.