Senior Assistant City Attorney (limited) – Municipal Operations

City and County of Denver

Denver, Colorado, US
$134,933 - $182,159 /annually; not specified; guar...
Hybrid
Construction procurement
Construction contracting
Government contracting
The City Attorney’s Office serves as the chief legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, City Auditor, City Clerk and Recorder, and all City agencies

Job Summary

  • The City Attorney’s Office serves as the chief legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, City Auditor, City Clerk and Recorder, and all City agencies.
  • Municipal Operations provides full-service legal representation and advice to City officials, agencies, and employees in areas including general municipal law, construction contracts, procurement, and municipal finance.
  • This is a full-time, fixed-term position ending December 31, 2031, with a salary range of $134,933 - $182,159 annually, plus benefits including a pension and PTO.

Matching Summary

The City Attorney’s Office serves as the chief legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, City Auditor, City Clerk and Recorder, and all City agencies.

Salary

$134,933 - $182,159 /annually; Not specified; Guaranteed life-long monthly pension, 457B Retirement Plan, 140 hours PTO, 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day, 1 volunteer day, medical, dental, and vision plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • construction procurement
  • construction contracting
  • government contracting
  • municipal law
  • drafting and negotiating contracts

Nice-to-have

  • government finance issues
  • legislative process
  • real estate law
  • TABOR
  • client service approach

Key Requirements

  • Doctor of Jurisprudence degree or Bachelor of Laws degree
  • Three (3) years of experience as an attorney
  • License to practice law in Colorado

Work Rights

Must have valid work authorization

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