Regulatory City Solicitor – ROW & Utilities (Assistant/Deputy)

City of Philadelphia, PA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 84,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation: Free SEPTA transport

Paid parental leave

Health coverage for employees and deps

Wellness program entitlement

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Retirement savings options

Public Service Loan ForgivenessProgram

Tuition discounts and scholarships

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia, Law Department, seeks an Assistant City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor for the Regulatory Law Unit, Right-of-Way & Utilities Division. This on-site role provides broad transactional, regulatory, and litigation support to multiple city clients, including environmental matters.

The ideal candidate holds a PA-law degree and bar admission (reciprocity eligible). One year (Assistant) or four years (Deputy) of relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified PA attorney with bar in good standing or reciprocity eligibility.
• Assistant level requires 1+ year of relevant legal experience; Deputy requires 4+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience with regulatory, environmental, procurement or government contracting processes preferred.
• Position is fully onsite; regular on-site presence five days per week is expected.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent City departments, in particular Streets, Sanitation, OTIS, Municipal Energy Office, Art Commission, AMS and the Office of Sustainability.
• Interpret laws, regulations, and charter implications affecting client departments.
• Draft legal opinions, research issues, and provide regulatory counsel on permitting matters.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, grants, and development agreements; review procurement documents.
• Litigate enforcement actions in Environmental Division when assigned; support multi-client regulatory needs.
• Ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion in daily practice and workplace culture.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Diversity & inclusion commitment

Judgment & critical thinking

Time management

Public service mindset

Education

Law degree from ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission or reciprocity eligibility

Job description

The City of Philadelphia, Law Department, seeks an Assistant City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor for the Regulatory Law Unit, Right-of-Way & Utilities Division. This on-site role provides broad transactional, regulatory, and litigation support to multiple city clients, including environmental matters.

The ideal candidate holds a PA-law degree and bar admission (reciprocity eligible). One year (Assistant) or four years (Deputy) of relevant experience is required.