Senior Attorney IV- Municipal Governance

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Description

The Attorney position will serve as a legal resource in the Municipal Governance Team in the Citys Law Department, providing legal advice and counsel to various City Department clients. The lawyers of the Municipal Governance Team support various City Departments and Offices, including Finance Department, Department of Grants and Community Development, Public Safety Departments (Police, Fire/Rescue, Corrections, Code Enforcement), Mayors Office, City Council and others. In this position the attorney may work on a variety of transactions e.g., commercial finance transactions, including bonds, commercial paper and master lease transactions and other Intergovernmental Agreements, Memorandums of Understandings, as well as related legislative and regulatory matters and/or may also work providing advice, counsel, and drafting support to the Public Safety Departments. A key aspect of this role is the ability to apply legal advice effectively to the issues presented by clients. The role will be expected to have transactional law background, strong research and contract drafting skills. Prior litigation experience would also be preferred. This position will require the attorney to act as a resource to review, negotiate, revise, and draft a variety of City contracts, generally in the form of Memoranda of Understanding and Intergovernmental Agreements, and will be responsible to draft, review and edit legislation when needed.

Key to success in this role is the ability to act in a professional and responsive manner on all matters, including at a minimum, taking the time to listen and understand clients needs and the complexities of the situation to ensure that legal advice, counseling, and written communications are aligned with City processes, City of Atlanta Municipal Code, and other applicable laws. The role may be required to supervise and manage outside counsel on the certain City department related matters. The lawyers of the Municipal Government Team often collaborate with other members of the Citys Department of Law who represent other clients or subject matter areas.

The Senior Attorney will:

Primarily support the various clients of the MGT as assigned by the Division Chief or Senior Attorneys,

The role will also include providing advice and counsel to a variety of groups and departments within the City of Atlanta as needed,

Ensure that all City processes are followed;

Evaluate and communicate to internal stakeholders any risks and obligations and provide general legal advice as needed throughout the process of the matter;

Establish productive relationships with the City agencies, departments and functional groups; and

Conduct legal research related to applicable municipal, state and federal laws and regulations and interpret laws, rulings and regulations to advise on legal matters.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Juris Doctorate degree required. Must be a member of good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or the ability to obtain membership within one (1) year of employment. Must have at least 3-5 years of post-graduate relevant legal experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in municipal, county, and/or local law.

Prior municipal finance experience.

Some prior litigation experience, preferred.