Municipal Attorney

City of Rochester • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

The City of Rochester seeks a transactional attorney to work on public projects. The role offers the opportunity to support the Zoning Board of Appeals and Division of Zoning; affordable and market-rate housing development; economic development initiatives, including ROC the Riverway and redevelopment of the Bulls Head Neighborhood; local businesses; street construction and reconstruction; and contracting for public programs. Candidates with land use and zoning experience, as well as contract, real estate, or other transactional experience, are sought. Salary is commensurate with experience.

The attorney serves as legal counsel to City departments, employees acting in an official capacity, boards, commissions, and City-affiliated entities. The role may include representing the City in litigation, appeals, administrative hearings, and negotiations; conducting legal research and issuing opinions; drafting and reviewing legal documents; enforcing City laws; and performing legal work relating to real estate transactions. City residency is required within one year of hire.

Requirements

• Graduation from a law school of recognized standing.
• At least two years of experience as an attorney admitted to practice in New York State.
• City residency is required within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Land use and zoning experience.
• Experience in contracts, real estate, or other transactional work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as legal counsel to City departments, City employees acting in an official capacity, City boards and commissions, and City-affiliated entities.
• Represent the City in lawsuits, appeals, and administrative hearings brought for or against the City and/or individuals or groups entitled to defense and indemnification.
• Represent the City in negotiations with vendors, contractors, labor unions, and other parties.
• Conduct legal research and render legal opinions.
• Defend the City against claims and lawsuits.
• Draft and review legal documents to which the City is a party.
• Enforce City laws by instituting appropriate legal action and carrying matters through all stages of litigation.
• Perform legal work necessary for the sale and purchase of real estate.
• Perform other legal work assigned by the Corporation Counsel.

Benefits

• Free single, two-person, or family health insurance plans.
• Vacation, personal, and sick leave accruals.
• Fourteen paid holidays.
• Membership in the NYS Retirement System or NYS Voluntary Defined Contribution Plan.
• Membership in the Monroe County Bar Association, the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys, and/or the Rochester Black Bar Association.
• Full reimbursement for continuing legal education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree