Divisional Deputy City Solicitor - Commercial Law Unit - Contracts & Procurement

Job Description

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Agency Description

The City of Philadelphia Law Department acts as general counsel for the entire City government structure. We provide legal advice to all City officials, employees, departments, agencies, boards, and commissions concerning any matters related to the exercise of their official powers.

The Law Department's civil practice includes unique issues involving public interest in business, health, safety, commerce, civil rights, taxation, and community development. We employ more than 220 attorneys and 100 professional staff to support seamless operations, reduce legal liability for the City, and challenge threats to quality of life impacting the taxpayers of Philadelphia.

We are an ever-evolving Department where all are empowered to reach their full potential, to collaborate with clients as true partners, and to see their work have real impact on the city of Philadelphia. We celebrate the diversity of our staff, the City’s workforce, and the residents whom we serve and promote an environment of comradery, accountability, and inclusiveness.

The Corporate and Tax Group includes the Commercial Law Unit, Tax & Revenue Unit, Property Assessment Unit, Regulatory Law Unit, and Real Estate & Development Unit.

The Contracts & Procurement Division of the Commercial Law Unit represents the City in commercial transactions and serves as the City’s corporate general counsel.  It is a collegial, fast-paced, and challenging transactional division, in which attorneys are expected to independently manage a diverse workload impacting nearly every aspect of the City’s business. Principal practice areas include contract drafting and negotiation, grant compliance, competitive procurement law (RFPs and bids), and general corporate law.

Job Description

Position Summary

The City of Philadelphia Law Department seeks a senior level attorney licensed in Pennsylvania or eligible to become a member of the Pennsylvania bar within six (6) months of hire for the position of Divisional Deputy City Solicitor to supervise the Commercial Law Unit’s Contracts & Procurement Division.

The successful candidate will ensure compliance with the various City, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the City’s contracting processes.  They will mitigate risk and drive efficiency by enhancing the contracting process; enhance or develop contracting templates; negotiate and conduct meetings with City leaders and other corporate counsel; draft, negotiate, and review complex agreements for a myriad of City services; oversee and manage the operations of the Contracts & Procurement Division; and counsel City leaders, including commissioners, directors, and City Council for the purpose of furthering the City’s commercial operations.

The position of Divisional Deputy City Solicitor has supervisory responsibilities within the Unit in addition to handling the matters described above. The Divisional position requires an attorney with strong communication, interpersonal, and management skills. The Divisional will assist the Unit’s Chief Deputy in supervising and providing support to the attorneys in the Unit, as well as developing and implementing Unit practices.

All Unit members are expected to work collaboratively with other Unit and Law Department colleagues on all matters in a manner that reflects the Law Department’s focus on fostering and maintaining a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment that values all forms of diversity.

Essential Functions

In addition to the Position Summary, responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications

Additional Information

TO APPLY :   Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range :  $116,005 to $140,428– Commensurate with education and experience

Applications should include at least three (3) professional references. Any questions related to this position should be directed to Amanda Stewart Hause, Chief Deputy City Solicitor (amanda.stewart.hause@phila.gov).

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