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City of Dallas · 2 days ago

Assistant City Attorney III (City Attorney's Office - Non-Civil Service)

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$85K/yr - $106K/yr

5+ years exp

The City of Dallas is seeking an experienced senior level attorney to join the City Attorney's Office in the General Counsel Division. The role involves providing legal advice and counsel to city officials, negotiating and drafting contracts, and analyzing claims and disputes, among other responsibilities.

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Responsibilities

Provide advice and counsel to the Dallas City Council, the city manager, the city secretary, and various city departments

Negotiate and draft contracts for the procurement of goods and services, housing and economic development incentives, tax abatements, and grants and loans

Write legal opinions; draft resolutions, ordinances, memoranda, and correspondence

Analyze and advise on claims and disputes, open meetings, and other general legal advice

Work closely with city staff to support the Dallas City Council and its boards and commissions, special districts, and local government instrumentalities

Occasionally work with and advise litigators on matters

Other duties may also be assigned

Qualification

Licensed to practice lawMunicipal law experienceGovernment contractingContract negotiationCommunication skillsLegal writingLegal analysisAdvising on claimsLaws