Attorney

The Alabama Department of Commerce in Montgomery, AL is seeking applicants for an experienced Attorney. The Alabama Department of Commerce is seeking an experienced Attorney to provide legal support across a wide range of agency operations, including contracts, regulatory compliance, economic development programs, and legislative matters, and will report directly to the General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft, negotiate, and review contracts, MOUs, and legal agreements Advise leadership and staff on legal issues involving administrative, constitutional, procurement, and economic development law Conduct legal research and prepare formal memoranda and policy guidance Support the Department's work with incentive agreements, grant administration, and interagency coordination Legislative tracking and analysis

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school Admission to the Alabama State Bar and eligibility to practice law in Alabama Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in public sector, procurement, or economic development law Familiarity with Alabama's public records laws and legislative processes Experience with complex contract negotiation and statutory interpretation

Apply:

Resumes may be submitted via Electronic Mail to:

Candice Sudduth, Chief Human Resources Officer, Alabama Department of Commerce EMAIL:

candice.sudduth@commerce.alabama.gov [embeddoc url="https://www.aidt.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Job-Posting-Attorney.pdf" download="all" viewer="browser"]

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$64,152.00 - $145,303.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person