Senior Assistant City Attorney (Limited) – Municipal Operations

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

10d • 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 provides full-service legal representation and advice to City officials, agencies, and employees in the areas of general municipal law, construction contracts, procurement, government contracting, tax, municipal finance, bankruptcy, real estate, land use, housing, environmental regulation and compliance, elections, and commercial litigation. This section offers a steady stream of clients with an incredible variety of legal needs. The successful candidate will primarily represent the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, as well as the Department of Finance and Real Estate Section. The ideal candidate will have experience with construction procurement, construction bid issues, and construction contracting. Additional experience in government finance issues, the legislative process, and general municipal law is preferred. The Denver City’s Attorney’s Office seeks a senior level finance and construction attorney to be the next Assistant City Attorney for the Municipal Operations Section

Requirements

• Education requirement: Doctor of Jurisprudence degree or Bachelor of Laws degree.
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience as an attorney at law.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.
• License/Certifications: 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

• Denver City Charter, Denver Municipal Code, TABOR, Real Estate Law
• drafting and negotiating construction contracts
• Municipal Finance
• Municipal law

Responsibilities

• Advising and counseling executive leadership and staff from the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure on construction procurement, construction bid issues and construction contracting as well as real estate related issues and transactions, government contracting, municipal law, and related topics
• Drafting and negotiating contracts and review of associated documents and agreements, especially construction contracts and alternative delivery methods
• Participating in the City’s most complex construction projects as the senior expert on construction and finance related issues
• Drafting and interpreting City ordinances, rules and regulations, and charter requirements
• Conducting and/or supervising legal research
• 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

What This Job Offers

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