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Deputy City Attorney (8177) – Airport Team

CALIFORNIA MINORITY COUNSEL ProgramSan Francisco, CA, United States

17 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Position Summary

Attorneys on the Airport Team provide advice and counsel on a myriad of matters related to Airport management, development and operation. Attorneys advise on general governance under local, state, and federal laws and regulations governing Airport powers and duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

The attorney’s role could include interpreting such laws or regulations; advising on the legal risks of a particular government action; advising on procurements and drafting contract documents; and drafting legislation and regulations. Team deputies primarily specialize in commercial real estate (leases and permits), land use and environmental regulation, design and construction, public finance, ground transportation, operations, procurement and contracts, information technology, and managing defense of government claims and litigation. While we practice in many areas, we are particularly looking for candidates with experience and an interest in at least one or more of the following :

Experience with public works contracts;
Experience with advising operations and / or facilities divisions;
Experience in intellectual property matters;
Experience with conducting and / or monitoring civil litigation, and legal issues related to defense of government claims subject to the California Tort Claims Act;
Experience in municipal, airport and / or transportation law, especially matters related to disadvantaged business enterprise programs, Americans with Disabilities Act, and / or Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in California

Desired Qualifications

Three or more years of experience practicing law, including either advising public agencies or representing public entities in civil litigation.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent legal analytical skills.

Ability to draft and review agreements, policy documents, and legislation.

Ability to assume responsibility quickly, work both collaboratively and independently, and think deeply and thoroughly about novel substantive and procedural legal issues.

Ability to exercise excellent judgment, multi-task, and be curious.

Ability to work directly with the client in a collaborative environment while maintaining appropriate professional objectivity.

Ability to manage and appropriately balance an active workload and adjust to occasional workload increases.

Desire to handle matters and grow in expertise beyond traditional practice areas.

Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.

Interest and ability to work successfully as part of a team.

How to Apply

Please apply via this link : https : / / careers.sf.gov / role / ?id=3743990009537576

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Deputy City Attorney • San Francisco, CA, United States