Assistant City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor – Commercial Law Unit – Health, Human and Community Services Division
Job Description
The City of Philadelphia Law Department seeks an attorney to join the Commercial Law Unit’s Health, Human & Community Services Division. The ideal candidate is expected to perform the following duties:
Advise and represent City departments, in particular, the Office of Homeless Services, in compliance and contracting matters;
Provide legal counsel to the Office of Homeless Services on compliance with relevant laws, policies, and grant terms and conditions;
Help develop, draft, and review policies and practices to ensure contracting terms and processes are in compliance with relevant law and funding requirements;
Provide legal counsel on questions arising from the Philadelphia Code, Home Rule Charter, and other applicable areas of law; and
Draft, review, and negotiate terms and conditions for a variety of contracts for the procurement of professional services, other goods and services, and intergovernmental cooperation.
Essential Functions
In addition to the Position Summary, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Keeping informed of relevant legal developments and analyzing applicability to the City’s contracting terms and processes;
Updating Law Department contract and solicitation documents as needed;
Communicating with City business stakeholders and subject matter experts, vendors, and others involved in compliance and commercial law matters;
Conducting research, drafting legal opinions, and analyzing legal issues related to compliance;
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 City’s Division of Risk Management;
Performing administrative functions related to the practice of law; and
Performing other duties as assigned.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Qualifications
Additional Information
TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
Salary Range:
Assistant: $79,512 to $90,125;
Deputy: $92,612 to $111,385; Commensurate with education and experience
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_ *The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire_
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