Senior Counseling Attorney - Remote City Legal Advisor

City of Indianapolis - Office of Corporation Counsel (OCC); Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Indianapolis - Office of Corporation Counsel (OCC) seeks a Senior Counseling Attorney to represent the City-County in broad legal matters and to advise elected officials and agencies on regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes strategic advisory work beyond litigation, spanning contracts, real estate, employment law, and environmental matters.

The successful candidate will draft ordinances and provide real-time legal guidance, balancing risk, public funds, and policy goals in a dynamic

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school required.

Responsibilities

• Represent the City-County and related agencies in general legal matters.
• Advise elected officials and agency heads on legal issues and regulatory compliance.
• Draft ordinances and review legislation to ensure alignment with state and federal mandates.
• Provide timely legal guidance to city staff and agencies to mitigate risk and litigation.
• Manage a substantial caseload with a focus on public sector advisory and regulatory oversight.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Policy analysis

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

City of Indianapolis - Office of Corporation Counsel (OCC) seeks a Senior Counseling Attorney to represent the City-County in broad legal matters and to advise elected officials and agencies on regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes strategic advisory work beyond litigation, spanning contracts, real estate, employment law, and environmental matters.

The successful candidate will draft ordinances and provide real-time legal guidance, balancing risk, public funds, and policy goals in a dynamic