Assistant City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor - Commercial Law Unit - Contract Procurement Division
Assistant City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor - Commercial Law Unit - Contract Procurement Division
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Job Description
The City of Philadelphia Law Department seeks an attorney to join the Commercial Law Units Contracts & Procurement Division. The ideal candidate is expected to perform the following duties:
- Advise and represent City departments in particular the Procurement Department and the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS) 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 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;
- Provide legal counsel on questions arising from the Philadelphia Code Home Rule Charter the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and other applicable areas of law.
Essential Functions
In addition to the Position Summary responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Communicating with City business stakeholders and subject matter experts vendors and others involved in business and commercial law matters;
- Conducting research drafting legal opinions and analyzing legal issues related to commercial law;
- 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 consult with the Citys Division of Risk Management;
- Keeping informed of relevant legal developments and analyzing applicability to the Citys contracting terms and processes;
- Updating Law Department contract and solicitation documents as needed;
- Performing administrative functions related to the practice of law; and
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Experience reviewing and advising on federal grant conditions is a bonus.
- Ability to efficiently handle multiple cases and projects.
- Ability to analyze large amounts of information determine relevant facts and propose viable solutions.
- Ability to find what applicable laws and regulations apply to a specific matter.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Ability to effectively communicate complex rules and procedures to the public and to businesses.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with a demonstrated ability to identify and analyze legal issues within complex fact patterns.
- Excellent writing case management negotiation and drafting skills.
- Ability to use computer programs such as MS Office.
- Excellent judgment and critical thinking in highpressure situations.
- Ability to foster and maintain a collegial inclusive and professional work environment.
- Strong commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues and clients.
Qualifications :
- Assistant City Solicitor applicants must have one 1 year plus of relevant experience and within a legal setting is preferred.
- Deputy City Solicitor applicants should have a minimum of four 4 years of relevant legal experience. Legal experience should ideally include some or most of those described under Essential Functions.
- Candidates must have a law degree from an ABA accredited law school and must either be a member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar or eligible to become a member of the Pennsylvania Bar within six 6 months
Additional Information :
TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
Salary Range:
Assistant City Solicitor: $79512 $90125
Deputy City Solicitor: $92612 $111385
Commensurate with education and experience
Interested candidates should apply through Smart Recruiters
Any questions related to this position should be directed to Amanda Stewart Hause Chief Deputy City Solicitor Commercial Law Unit .
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