Senior Assistant City Attorney – Real Estate & Development

City of Richmond, Virgnia; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Language Incentive

Referral Bonus

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

The Office of the City Attorney in Richmond, VA seeks a Senior Assistant City Attorney to provide legal services to the City, focusing on real estate, contracts, housing development and municipal law.

You will draft transactional documents, review title issues, advise City officials, and supervise paralegals; Virginia Bar admission and substantial experience are required; the role is full-time, unclassified, with a salary range of $150,000 to $165,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Seven years of progressively responsible legal experience in real estate, contracts, housing development and municipal law preferred; four years minimum.
• Admitted to Virginia Bar and timely CLE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Protect City of Richmond's legal interests and advise City officials and departments.
• Review legal matters and provide appropriate counsel.
• Negotiate and draft transactional documents; interpret laws and regulations; perform legal research as needed.
• Supervise paralegal and staff and coordinate with in-house counsel.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Contract drafting

Public sector law

Legal analysis

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

The Office of the City Attorney in Richmond, VA seeks a Senior Assistant City Attorney to provide legal services to the City, focusing on real estate, contracts, housing development and municipal law.

You will draft transactional documents, review title issues, advise City officials, and supervise paralegals; Virginia Bar admission and substantial experience are required; the role is full-time, unclassified, with a salary range of $150,000 to $165,000 annually.