Senior Attorney â Compliance & Legislation Unit â Compliance Division
Senior Attorney â Compliance & Legislation Unit â Compliance Division
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Job Description
Position Summary
The City of Philadelphia Law Department seeks an experienced attorney for the Compliance and Legislation Groups Compliance Unit. This is an intermediate to advanced non-litigation position that involves providing counsel a variety of City Departments agencies and elected officials. We are seeking a candidate with at least 9 years of experience good academic credentials strong communication analytical research and writing skills and and/or public policy experience.
Essential Functions
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead efforts to systematize after action review advice to mitigate risk to the City.
- Lead efforts regarding grants compliance in coordination with the Citys Finance and Revenue Departments for Federal and State grants awarded to the City.
- Design internal training program for Compliance Unit attorneys and trainings for City departments on compliance topics.
- Advise on policies procedures memoranda and other written materials related to City department and agency strategies and initiatives directives and other matters impacting the legal liability of the City.
- Stay informed of relevant legal and regulatory changes in the law and anticipate possible impacts on the City.
- Work with clients to implement program initiatives and achieve goals related to legal or compliance efforts working with interdisciplinary teams and assisting City departments in operationalizing such efforts
Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of laws legal codes court procedures precedents government regulations executive orders agency rules and process.
- 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. answer questions present to large groups and high-level officials and employ diplomacy in challenging situations.
- Excellent research and writing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to identify and analyze legal issues within complex fact patterns.
- Ability to organize and maintain a relatively high-volume of projects.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to use computer programs such as PowerPoint Teams or MS Office.
- Excellent judgment and critical thinking in high-pressure situations.
- Strong commitment to diversity equity and inclusion;
- High degree of empathy and ability to resolve interpersonal conflict.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues and clients; Must be able to prioritize workload and solve problems quickly.
Qualifications :
- This is an intermediate to advanced level position with a minimum of 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 and 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.
Additional Information :
TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
Salary Range: $116005 to $140428 Commensurate with education and experience
Any questions related to this position should be directed to Cynthia Schneider Chief Deputy City Solicitor Compliance Unit ().
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- Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTAs 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!
Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!
*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
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