Assistant City Attorney II or Assistant City Attorney Senior I

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school;
• License to practice law in North Carolina or ability to be admitted into the NC State Bar via reciprocity prior to beginning employment.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience as a practicing attorney for Assistant City Attorney II; minimum of eight (8) years of practice experience for Assistant City Attorney Senior I.
• Less relevant experience for each position may be considered if experience includes significant concentration in municipal law.

This position is part of the City Attorney’s Office and responsible for providing comprehensive legal services and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and City Departments, specifically on matters involving real property and real estate transactions. The position is physically located at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center. The job title and classification will ultimately be determined by the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and counsel on real property matters and real estate transactions.
• Identify and assist to favorably resolve operational and business issues associated with the acquisition, disposition, litigation and management of real property and real estate for the City.
• Research and advise on compliance with local, state, and federal laws specific to municipal real property matters.
• Negotiate and draft documents such as leases, purchase and sales contracts, option agreements, easements, license agreements, economic development agreements, and other documents needed to accomplish City real estate and economic development priorities.
• Conduct legal research, draft, review, write and effectively communicate with clients when rendering legal opinions.
• Represent the City in all real estate-related matters which may include litigation (federal and state) and condemnation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

•  Strong legal, management, and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of constitutional, federal, state, and local laws affecting municipal government.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others, analyze issues from a legal, business, policy and practical perspective, and provide clear and sound advice and counsel.
• Possess business acumen and the ability to negotiate property transactions effectively.
• Ability to master new material quickly, manage a diverse legal portfolio, and handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to think creatively and quickly solve problems.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Knowledge of federal and state court judicial procedures, rules of evidence and local rules.
• Ability to prepare and try moderately complex civil cases.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues, the public, elected and appointed officials, and City staff.