City Attorney

Kansasengineer; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 142,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Leawood, Kansas is seeking an accomplished City Attorney to serve as a trusted legal advisor to the Governing Body, the City Administrator, and city departments. The role requires collaborative problem-solving and a commitment to the One Leawood philosophy.

The Attorney will draft and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other legal documents; provide advisory opinions; and manage claims involving the City and its officers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Governing Body, City Administrator, departments, boards, and commissions on legal matters.
• Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Provide advisory opinions and process claims involving the City, its officers, and employees.

Job description

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City Attorney

City Attorney Office Full Time Employee Leawood Justice Center, Leawood, KS, US

Salary Range: $142,000.00 To $219,000.00 Annually

Are you the Ideal Candidate?

The City of Leawood, Kansas seeks an accomplished, collaborative, and forward-thinking legal professional to serve as its next City Attorney.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative, creative problem solver who embraces the One Leawood philosophy. The office provides legal advice and guidance to the Governing Body, the City Administrator, City departments, committees, boards, and commissions. The Legal Department also drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents; assists with legislative matters; issues advisory opinions; and processes claims involving the City, its officers, and employees.

Lead with Character

• Lead with integrity, humility, and professionalism.
• Build trust through transparency, communication, and accountability.
• Champion the City's values and contribute to a “One Leawood” culture.

Develop People

• Foster a positive, supportive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Develop future leaders and invest in employee growth.
• Support succession planning and employee engagement initiatives.

Build Partnerships

• Collaborate effectively and pragmatically across departments, elected officials, and with regional partners.
• Communicate effectively and build consensus among diverse groups.

Lead Strategically

• Deliver exceptional service.
• Balance operational excellence with long-term strategic planning.
• Embrace innovation in data, technology, and continuous improvement principles to enhance service delivery.

Success requires more than identifying legal risk. The successful candidate must understand the City's objectives, identify workable options and solutions, clearly communicate legal considerations, and help decision-makers make appropriate decisions.

This is an opportunity to become a trusted legal advisor and a member of the City’s executive leadership team while helping one of Kansas’ premier communities navigate the increasingly complex legal landscape of local government. The successful candidate will apply sophisticated analysis of Kansas municipal law to advise policymakers and staff to achieve pragmatic solutions to complex issues confronted by municipalities.

Success in the First Year