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City and County of Denver · 2 days ago

Senior Assistant City Attorney – Municipal Operations

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$132K/yr - $155K/yr

3+ years exp

The City and County of Denver is dedicated to serving its community and is seeking a Senior Assistant City Attorney for Municipal Operations. The role involves providing legal representation and advice to City officials and agencies on various legal matters, including government contracting and real estate law.

GovernmentHealth CareNon ProfitPublic SafetySecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Real estate lawLand Use lawGovernment contractingMunicipal lawLitigationEnvironmental lawContracts lawLegal researchClient service

Required

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