City of Philadelphia · 1 day ago
Senior Attorney - Regulatory Law Unit - Water Division
Philadelphia, PA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $143K/yr
9+ years expThe City of Philadelphia is seeking a Senior Attorney for its Regulatory Law Unit's Water Division. The attorney will handle a variety of transactional, regulatory compliance, and litigation matters related to the City’s water, sewer, and stormwater utility.
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Responsibilities
Advising City officials including the Water Commissioner, the Water Department’s Executive Staff and project managers on all legal matters arising in the operations and policies of the utility
Coordinate and facilitate on matters with other City agencies on high profile projects
Drafting and negotiating Water Department agreements, including professional services agreements, wholesale customer agreements, grant agreements, asset purchase agreements, public-private partnership agreements, development agreements
Handle environmental law matters, including negotiation of Clean Water Act permits with regulatory agencies, enforcement of Pretreatment program, advising on Safe Drinking Water Act, Lead and Copper Rule, Clean Water Act, and various other environmental regulations
Perform real estate transactions, including property purchase, easement and license agreements, condemnation matters
Representing the Water Department in administrative board hearings and appeals and provide support on other litigation matters involving the Water Department
Assisting the Water Department with responses to Right-to-Know Law requests
Representing the Water Department in water, sewer and stormwater rate proceedings
Advising the Water Department on new legislation and proposed regulations
Drafting of regulations, policies and procedures
Providing legal advice on customer assistance programs
Interfacing with other City departments, including Risk, Tax, Finance, the Office of Sustainability, and the Office of Economic Opportunity
Fostering and maintaining a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment that recognizes and values all forms of diversity
Qualification
Required
Nine (9) plus years of legal experience relevant to the subject matter and/or responsibilities of your unit required
Candidates must have a law degree from an ABA accredited law school
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
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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