Senior Municipal Law & Policy Lead

City of Akron; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Akron seeks an Assistant Director of Law to provide a broad range of municipal legal services under the supervision of the Director and Deputy Director. The role involves complex legal work, drafting opinions and documents, and policy review for the City.

Duties include giving legal advice on governance, open meetings, ethics, and public records; drafting ordinances and contracts; handling litigation and claims; and representing the City at meetings and hearings.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation abilities
• Presentation and public speaking proficiency

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and representation on municipal governance, administrative and constitutional law, ethics, public records, open meetings, civilian police oversight, and related federal, state, and local requirements
• Reviews and drafts legal opinions, contracts, local ordinances and resolutions, and policies in compliance with laws
• Processes and litigates claims against the City, including preparation of answers to complaints, pleadings, depositions, exhibits and related memoranda
• Attends regular/special meetings, hearings, public sessions, and other proceedings involving City Council and boards
• Interacts with City Administration, public officials, law enforcement, and the public on sensitive matters
• Analyzes complex facts and legal issues, communicates clearly in writing and orally, maintains confidentiality
• Works collaboratively in a multifaceted municipal environment

Job description

The City of Akron seeks an Assistant Director of Law to provide a broad range of municipal legal services under the supervision of the Director and Deputy Director. The role involves complex legal work, drafting opinions and documents, and policy review for the City.

Duties include giving legal advice on governance, open meetings, ethics, and public records; drafting ordinances and contracts; handling litigation and claims; and representing the City at meetings and hearings.