Senior City Attorney & Strategic Counsel

City of Coconut Creek; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Coconut Creek seeks a seasoned City Attorney to provide legal counsel to the City Commission, City Manager, staff, and advisory boards. You will attend meetings, review contracts, draft opinions, and guide complex legal strategy.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor, Florida license, and 10+ years in city or local government law; board certification preferred. The role requires independence, strong judgment, and leadership within the office.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Experience with Florida law and local government statutes.
• Strong research and analytical skills; ability to draft clear opinions.

Responsibilities

• Advise City Commission, City Manager, staff, and boards on legal matters.
• Attend meetings and advisory board sessions as needed.
• Review contracts and prepare legal opinions, ordinances, and resolutions.
• Represent city departments in legal matters and assist in litigation as needed.

Job description

The City of Coconut Creek seeks a seasoned City Attorney to provide legal counsel to the City Commission, City Manager, staff, and advisory boards. You will attend meetings, review contracts, draft opinions, and guide complex legal strategy.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor, Florida license, and 10+ years in city or local government law; board certification preferred. The role requires independence, strong judgment, and leadership within the office.