City of Philadelphia · 3 hours ago
Assistant City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor – Commercial Law Unit – Contract & Procurement Division
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $111K/yr
1+ years expThe City of Philadelphia is seeking an attorney to join the Commercial Law Unit’s Contracts & Procurement Division. The role involves advising City departments on contracting matters, drafting and negotiating various contracts, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies.
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Responsibilities
Advise and represent City departments, in particular, the Procurement Department and the Capital Programs Office, in contracting matters
Draft, review, and negotiate terms and conditions for a variety of contracts including contracts for the procurement of goods and services, professional services contracts, intergovernmental cooperation agreements, public works contracts, construction management agreements, facility use agreements, intergovernmental agreements, and grant agreements
Help develop, draft, and review policies and practices to ensure contracting terms and processes are in compliance with relevant law and federal funding requirements; and
Provide legal counsel on questions arising from the Philadelphia Code, Home Rule Charter, and other applicable areas of law
Keeping informed of relevant legal developments and analyzing applicability to the City’s contracting terms and processes
Reviewing, evaluating, and periodically updating form contract and solicitation documents to account for changes in the law and to improve the quality of contract documents
Communicating with City business stakeholders and subject matter experts, vendors, and others involved in commercial law matters
Conducting research, drafting legal opinions, and analyzing legal issues related to procurement, construction, and commercial law
Reviewing and assisting City departments with the development and drafting of solicitation documents
Interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations, including procurement law, the Philadelphia Code, and the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter
Analyzing the risk profile of proposed transactions in consultation with the City’s Division of Risk Management
Performing administrative functions related to the practice of law; and
Performing other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Assistant City Solicitor applicants must have at least one (1) year of relevant experience
Deputy City Solicitor applicants should have a minimum of four (4) years of relevant legal experience
Candidates must have a law degree from an ABA accredited law school
Candidates must either be a member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar, or currently eligible to be admitted by reciprocity to practice in Pennsylvania (Pa.B.A.R. 204)
Continued employment of attorneys not admitted to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within six (6) months of hire is at the discretion of the Law Department
The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
Preferred
Relevant experience within a legal setting is preferred for Assistant City Solicitor applicants
Legal experience should ideally include some or most of those described under Essential Functions for Deputy City Solicitor applicants
Benefits
Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
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City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.
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