Municipal General Counsel — Strategic Leader & Advisor

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

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.