Senior Assistant City Attorney - Municipal Operations

City & County of Denver, CO•Denver, CO

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. The City Attorney's Office serves as the chief legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, City Auditor, City Clerk and Recorder, and all City agencies. Its responsibilities include handling city lawsuits, prosecuting ordinance violations, providing victim support in criminal cases, representing the city in investigations and litigation, advising on contractual and transactional matters, offering regulatory and compliance assistance, addressing employment matters for the city's more than 12,000 workers, and providing guidance on local, state, and federal law. With a team of over 250 individuals, the City Attorney's Office is dedicated to protecting resident welfare, enhancing neighborhood quality of life, and responsibly managing taxpayer funds. As advocates for effective governance, transparency, and accountability, the office empowers the city to do its work and prioritizes ethical conduct in all city operations. Whether working with city agencies, engaging community stakeholders, or collaborating with external legal counsel, the office leverages its collective expertise to navigate complex legal challenges and advance key city priorities. Municipal Operations within Denver's City Attorney's Office provides full service legal representation and advice to City officials, agencies and employees in the areas of general municipal law, real estate, land use, environmental regulation and compliance, construction contracts, procurement, government contracting, tax, municipal finance, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation. This section offers a steady stream of clients with an incredible variety of legal needs. We are currently seeking an attorney with significant legal experience in government contracting, real estate law, commercial contracting, municipal law, affordable housing law, land use law, to support a variety of agencies and large projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting City agencies with negotiating agreements to accomplish their projects and advising City agencies and officials.

Requirements

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree or Bachelor of Laws degree.
Three (3) years of experience as an attorney at law.
Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court by the date of hire or a reasonable expectation of becoming licensed by the Colorado Supreme Court by the date of hire in accordance with C.R.C.P. 203.2, 203.3, 203.4 and 205.6.
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Real estate law
Land Use law
Environmental law
Government contracting
Municipal law experience
Litigation

Responsibilities

Advising and counseling City officials and agencies regarding government contracting, commercial contracting, municipal law, finance law, land use law, real estate law, affordable housing, and related topics
Conduct thorough legal research and analysis on real estate matters, including property acquisitions, leases, easements, zoning, and land use.
Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents related to property transactions and municipal real estate projects.
Represent the city in real estate litigation, mediations, and arbitrations. Handle disputes related to property rights, zoning, and land use.
Manage and oversee real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, leases, and development projects. Ensure all transactions are legally sound and, in the city's, best interest.
Negotiating transactions and drafting contracts
Drafting and interpreting City ordinances, rules and regulations, and charter requirements
Conducting and/or supervising legal research
Assisting attorneys working in specialized areas with research and other related activities
Handling litigation matters
As assigned by the City Attorney, providing City officers and employees with counsel and advice and formal legal opinions on complex matters, in specialized legal areas
Providing guidance to associate and entry level attorneys
Performing other related duties as assigned or requested

Benefits

A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

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