Senior Assistant City Attorney (limited) – Municipal Operations

City and County of Denver

Denver, CO, US
$134,933 - $182,159 annually; benefits: guaranteed...
Hybrid
Construction procurement and contracting
Government contracting
Municipal law
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience, a guaranteed life-long monthly pension, and generous benefits including PTO, holidays, and competitive medical, dental, and vision plans

Job Summary

  • The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience, a guaranteed life-long monthly pension, and generous benefits including PTO, holidays, and competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • The Municipal Operations section provides full-service legal representation and advice in areas such as general municipal law, construction contracts, procurement, government contracting, tax, municipal finance, and real estate.
  • The successful candidate will primarily represent the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Department of Finance and Real Estate Section, advising on complex construction projects and related legal issues.

Matching Summary

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience, a guaranteed life-long monthly pension, and generous benefits including PTO, holidays, and competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Salary

$134,933 - $182,159 annually; Benefits: Guaranteed life-long monthly pension, 457B Retirement Plan, 140 hours PTO, 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day, 1 volunteer day, competitive medical, dental, and vision plans

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Construction procurement and contracting
  • Government contracting
  • Municipal law
  • Drafting and negotiating contracts

Nice-to-have

  • Client service approach
  • Legislative process experience
  • Ethical conduct
  • Community stakeholder engagement

Key Requirements

  • Doctor of Jurisprudence or Bachelor of Laws degree
  • Three (3) years of experience as an attorney
  • License to practice law in Colorado
  • Experience with construction procurement, bidding, and contracts
  • Experience with drafting and negotiating construction contracts
  • Experience with municipal law

Work Rights

Must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship

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