Municipal Attorney & City Council Advisor

City of Galveston; United States; Presencial; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City of Galveston seeks a qualified City Attorney to serve as the legal advisor to all officials and departments. The role involves drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, policies, and contracts to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

Responsibilities include representing the City in litigation, coordinating with outside counsel, and advising City leadership on legal issues. Requires JD and Texas bar licensure, with extensive municipal law experience.

Formación

• JD required with Texas bar license.
• Experience in municipal law and city governance.
• Experience with land use, labor relations, and civil service law.

Responsabilidades

• Drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, policies, and contracts for City Council review.
• Represents the City in legal actions including mediation, arbitration, and hearings.
• Coordinates with outside counsel regarding litigation on behalf of the City.
• Informs and advises City Council, City Manager, and staff on legal issues.
• Attends City Council and committee meetings to provide legal guidance.
• Assists in research and writing of legal opinions and city policy analysis.

Conocimientos

Municipal law

Civil litigation

Legal research

Administrative law

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD)

Descripción del empleo

City of Galveston seeks a qualified City Attorney to serve as the legal advisor to all officials and departments. The role involves drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, policies, and contracts to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.

Responsibilities include representing the City in litigation, coordinating with outside counsel, and advising City leadership on legal issues. Requires JD and Texas bar licensure, with extensive municipal law experience.