Supervisory Counsel (Legal Services Contracts Group), CM-0905-00

Coordinates the selection, retention and management of outside counsel and legal services providers throughout the Legal Division, acts as a resource for all division staff, and aids staff seeking to hire outside counsel and legal support services providers. Oversees all outside counsel and legal support service provider-related activities conducted, including training of in-house attorneys and development of policies and procedures for managing and retaining service providers, resolution of conflicts of interest, approval of billing rates, and resolution of disputes regarding fees and expenses. Manages and maintains database systems to track: all law firms and legal support service providers, conflict decisions, and cost and performance data to assist with the selection and retention of outside counsel and legal support service providers. Responsible for ongoing review of policies and procedures related to the FDIC's outside counsel management and legal support service provider progra