What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Assistant City Attorney – Municipal Operations position at City and County of Denver?
About Our Job
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $131,770 - $177,890/annually, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.
What You’ll Do
The City Attorney’s Office serves as the chief legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, City Auditor, City Clerk and Recorder, and all City agencies. Its responsibilities include handling city lawsuits, prosecuting ordinance violations, providing victim support in criminal cases, representing the city in investigations and litigation, advising on contractual and transactional matters, offering regulatory and compliance assistance, addressing employment matters for the city's more than 12,000 workers, and providing guidance on local, state, and federal law.
With a team of over 250 individuals, the City Attorney’s Office is dedicated to protecting resident welfare, enhancing neighborhood quality of life, and responsibly managing taxpayer funds. As advocates for effective governance, transparency, and accountability, the office empowers the city to do its work and prioritizes ethical conduct in all city operations. Whether working with city agencies, engaging community stakeholders, or collaborating with external legal counsel, the office leverages its collective expertise to navigate complex legal challenges and advance key city priorities.
Municipal Operations within Denver’s City Attorney’s Office provides full service legal representation and advice to City officials, agencies and employees in the areas of general municipal law, real estate, land use, environmental regulation and compliance, construction contracts, procurement, government contracting, tax, municipal finance, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation. This section offers a steady stream of clients with an incredible variety of legal needs.
We are currently seeking an attorney with significant legal experience in government contracting, real estate law, commercial contracting, municipal law, affordable housing law, land use law, to support a variety of agencies and large projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting City agencies with negotiating agreements to accomplish their projects and advising City agencies and officials.
The responsibilities for this position include:
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
The Municipal Operations section offers a steady stream of clients with an incredible breath of legal needs. Please indicated if you have two years of experience in the following areas:
Describe a time when you independently handled a complex transaction. Please include in your response: what went well, what was challenging, what you learned, and the outcome. If none, indicate N/A.
Please describe your client service approach generally. Please include an example of when you had to deliver advice to the client that they did not want to receive. What approach did you take, how did the client respond, what was the outcome, and what did you learn from the experience? If none, indicate N/A.
Required Minimum Qualifications
This posting will accept applications until 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CL0357 Assistant City Attorney Senior
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$131,770.00 - $224,009.00
Starting Pay
$131,770 - $177,890/annually, based on experience and education
Agency
City Attorney's Office
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $131,770 - $177,890/annually, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day and 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.
What You’ll Do
The City Attorney’s Office serves as the chief legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, City Auditor, City Clerk and Recorder, and all City agencies. Its responsibilities include handling city lawsuits, prosecuting ordinance violations, providing victim support in criminal cases, representing the city in investigations and litigation, advising on contractual and transactional matters, offering regulatory and compliance assistance, addressing employment matters for the city's more than 12,000 workers, and providing guidance on local, state, and federal law.
With a team of over 250 individuals, the City Attorney’s Office is dedicated to protecting resident welfare, enhancing neighborhood quality of life, and responsibly managing taxpayer funds. As advocates for effective governance, transparency, and accountability, the office empowers the city to do its work and prioritizes ethical conduct in all city operations. Whether working with city agencies, engaging community stakeholders, or collaborating with external legal counsel, the office leverages its collective expertise to navigate complex legal challenges and advance key city priorities.
Municipal Operations within Denver’s City Attorney’s Office provides full service legal representation and advice to City officials, agencies and employees in the areas of general municipal law, real estate, land use, environmental regulation and compliance, construction contracts, procurement, government contracting, tax, municipal finance, bankruptcy, and commercial litigation. This section offers a steady stream of clients with an incredible variety of legal needs.
We are currently seeking an attorney with significant legal experience in government contracting, real estate law, commercial contracting, municipal law, affordable housing law, land use law, to support a variety of agencies and large projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting City agencies with negotiating agreements to accomplish their projects and advising City agencies and officials.
The responsibilities for this position include:
- Advising and counseling City officials and agencies regarding government contracting, commercial contracting, municipal law, finance law, land use law, real estate law, affordable housing, and related topics
- Conduct thorough legal research and analysis on real estate matters, including property acquisitions, leases, easements, zoning, and land use.
- Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents related to property transactions and municipal real estate projects.
- Represent the city in real estate litigation, mediations, and arbitrations. Handle disputes related to property rights, zoning, and land use.
- Manage and oversee real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, leases, and development projects. Ensure all transactions are legally sound and, in the city’s, best interest.
- Negotiating transactions and drafting contracts
- Drafting and interpreting City ordinances, rules and regulations, and charter requirements
- Conducting and/or supervising legal research
- Assisting attorneys working in specialized areas with research and other related activities
- As assigned by the City Attorney, providing City officers and employees with counsel and advice and formal legal opinions on complex matters, in specialized legal areas
- Providing guidance to associate and entry level attorneys
- Performing other related duties as assigned or requested
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
- Real estate law
- Land Use law
- Affordable housing
- Contracts law
- Government contracting
- Municipal law experience
The Municipal Operations section offers a steady stream of clients with an incredible breath of legal needs. Please indicated if you have two years of experience in the following areas:
- Real estate law
- Affordable housing law
- Land Use law
- Environmental Law
- Contracts law
- Government contracting
- Municipal law experience
Describe a time when you independently handled a complex transaction. Please include in your response: what went well, what was challenging, what you learned, and the outcome. If none, indicate N/A.
Please describe your client service approach generally. Please include an example of when you had to deliver advice to the client that they did not want to receive. What approach did you take, how did the client respond, what was the outcome, and what did you learn from the experience? If none, indicate N/A.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Education requirement: Doctor of Jurisprudence degree or Bachelor of Laws degree.
- Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience as an attorney at law.
- Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted.
- License/Certifications: Possession of a license to practice law in Colorado from the Colorado Supreme Court by the date of hire or a reasonable expectation of becoming licensed by the Colorado Supreme Court by the date of hire in accordance with C.R.C.P. 203.2, 203.3, 203.4 and 205.6.
- Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
This posting will accept applications until 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CL0357 Assistant City Attorney Senior
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$131,770.00 - $224,009.00
Starting Pay
$131,770 - $177,890/annually, based on experience and education
Agency
City Attorney's Office
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
Salary : $131,770 - $177,890
