Law Operations & Sustainability Director

Cleveland Division of Police; Law; On-site; GBP 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleveland seeks an Assistant Director of Law - Operations and Sustainability to lead transactional work in real estate and utilities, draft complex documents, and provide timely legal opinions across municipal departments. The ideal candidate will have at least four years' experience in a law firm or public sector setting and possess strong drafting and communication skills.

Qualifications include a J.D.

Qualifications

• Must hold a J.D. and be licensed to practice in Ohio, in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court.
• Strong drafting, research and writing skills are required.
• Excellent verbal communication with clients, management and the public is essential.

Responsibilities

• Research municipal and transactional law issues.
• Prepare legal opinions and memoranda.
• Draft and review legislation and contracts; negotiate as needed.
• Provide legal counsel on contracting, procurement and other transactional matters.
• Identify and address legal and contractual risks and advise on compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Drafting

Research

Writing

Verbal communication

Education

J.D.

Ohio bar license

Job description

City of Cleveland seeks an Assistant Director of Law - Operations and Sustainability to lead transactional work in real estate and utilities, draft complex documents, and provide timely legal opinions across municipal departments. The ideal candidate will have at least four years' experience in a law firm or public sector setting and possess strong drafting and communication skills.

Qualifications include a J.D.