Senior Municipal Counsel

City of Melbourne; Florida; Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Melbourne seeks an experienced City Attorney to provide expert legal guidance across a broad range of municipal matters. The role advises City leadership, coordinates with departments, and represents the City in court and before governmental bodies.

The attorney will draft and review contracts, ordinances, and legal documents, ensure compliance, and manage litigation with support from outside counsel as needed.

Formación

• Requires Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Cannot be non-lawyer.
• Bar admission in Florida is required.

Responsabilidades

• Advise City staff on legal questions arising in municipal operations.
• Represent the City in court, before quasi-judicial bodies, and administrative agencies.
• Draft and review contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal instruments.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and oversee litigation progress and discovery.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Oral communication

Contract drafting

Public sector law

Litigation

Educación

Juris Doctorate

Florida Bar admission

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Westlaw / Lexis

Descripción del empleo

The City of Melbourne seeks an experienced City Attorney to provide expert legal guidance across a broad range of municipal matters. The role advises City leadership, coordinates with departments, and represents the City in court and before governmental bodies.

The attorney will draft and review contracts, ordinances, and legal documents, ensure compliance, and manage litigation with support from outside counsel as needed.