Chief Solicitor, Litigation/Condemnation (NCS) - Baltimore City Department of Law

Baltimore City•Cocoa, FL

12d•$98,359 - $157,302

About The Position

The Baltimore City Department of Law is seeking a highly qualified attorney to join its Defensive Litigation/Land Use Practice Group. The role handles legal matters involving condemnation (eminent domain), zoning and planning, environmental law, and construction, demolition, or rehabilitation of property, as well as transactional matters. Candidates need excellent research and writing skills and the ability to handle community meetings and hearings before zoning authorities. The position requires a law degree from an accredited law school, admission to the Maryland Bar, and at least six years of experience in zoning, land use, and transactional matters such as purchases, sales, and leasing. The selected candidate must complete a mandatory six-month probation. The position also requires financial disclosure under the City Ethics Law within 30 days of hire. Candidates under final consideration for positions of trust must complete the required criminal background check and/or fingerprinting.

Requirements

Law degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the Bar of the State of Maryland.
At least 6 years of experience in zoning, land use, and transactional matters such as purchases, sales, and leasing.
Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and statutes.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including excellent research and writing skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple complex matters, work independently, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure and take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with the public and various agencies.
Willingness to perform with minimal administrative support.
Ability to handle community meetings and hearings before zoning authorities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with condemnation (eminent domain), zoning and planning, environmental law, and construction, demolition, or rehabilitation of property.

Responsibilities

Handle legal matters related to condemnation (eminent domain), zoning and planning, environmental law, and construction, demolition, or rehabilitation of property.
Handle transactional matters, including purchases, sales, and leasing.
Conduct community meetings and appear at zoning hearings.
Manage and prioritize multiple complex matters, work independently, and meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks.
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with people inside and outside the Law Department, the public, and various agencies.
Complete required financial disclosure within 30 days of hire.