Senior Attorney IV

JOB DESCRIPTION

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

SENIOR ATTORNEY OPERATIONS DIVISION

(WATERSHED MANAGEMENT TEAM)

CITY OF ATLANTA LAW DEPARTMENT

General Description

This position will provide legal counsel and advice on the City of Atlantas (the City) environmental matters, including drinking water, wastewater and storm, water treatment and compliance; solid and hazardous waste management; sustainability and environmental nuisances, contamination, and clean-ups. The position also supports other aspects of the drinking and wastewater systems including billing support and appeals, collections, contracts, real estate, and land use.

This position includes supporting the legal needs of the states largest water and wastewater utility, the Department of Watershed Management; the worlds busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; and the Citys Office of Sustainability and Resilience. The attorney will also deliver legal advice to the Atlanta City Council on legislation concerning environmental matters and other City Departments as required.

A qualified candidate should:

Have substantial legal experience in environmental law, federal and state regulatory affairs including enforcement, land use, and litigation

Possess a detailed working knowledge of federal, state and local laws concerning water supply, wastewater and stormwater; hazardous waste; solid waste; land disturbance and environmental statutes; and relevant regulations and case law

Possess a detailed working knowledge of legislative processes, have experience drafting legislation, and be familiar with Roberts Rules of Order and meeting procedure

Draft and review contractual instruments including memoranda of understanding, land access agreements, and settlement agreements

Evaluate and communicate to internal stakeholders legal risk and obligations based on the clients programmatic and business needs

Establish productive relationships with the City agencies, departments and functional groups as well as external stakeholders

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

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 ten (10) years of post-graduate legal experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Demonstrated experience with environmental law.