Deputy City Attorney - Real Estate & Finance Team - City Attorney's Office (8177)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

120d•$155,428 - $272,350•Hybrid

About The Position

The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office is seeking a qualified and motivated real estate transactional attorney to join its Real Estate & Finance Team. This is a Permanent Exempt (PEX) position, meaning individuals are appointed at the pleasure of their appointing officer and are considered "at-will." The City Attorney's Office is an innovative, nationally-recognized municipal law office dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights and interests of the City and County of San Francisco and its residents. With nearly 350 employees, the Office provides exceptional legal services to the City’s Mayor, Board of Supervisors, officials, and departments, offering creative legal solutions and representation to enable the delivery of critical public services. The Office is committed to diversity and inclusion, aspiring to recruit, employ, retain, and promote talented individuals representing the full spectrum of the community. They aim to be a workplace where a diverse mix of people want to stay, grow professionally, and find purpose and engagement, feeling welcomed, respected, and valued. The Office offers a hybrid work schedule for eligible employees.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in California
Five or ideally more years of demonstrated real estate management, transactional, and development experience
Excellent drafting and negotiating skills
Excellent oral and written communication and legal analytical skills
Understanding of government legislation, operations and regulations
Ability to assume responsibility quickly and work independently and efficiently
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and wide range of clients with differing levels of expertise with a positive attitude
Ability to manage and appropriately balance multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and adjust to workload fluctuations
Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
An interest in and commitment to public service

Responsibilities

Negotiating real estate contracts on behalf of various City departments.
Structuring real estate transactions on behalf of various City departments.
Advising clients regarding real estate contracts and compliance with City and other legal requirements.
Appearing at Board of Supervisor and Commission hearings relating to contracts and projects.