City and County of Denver
Senior Assistant City Attorney – Municipal Operations
City and County of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Senior Assistant City Attorney – Municipal Operations
Senior Assistant City Attorney – Municipal Operations
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.
What We Offer
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
Location 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 office is dedicated to protecting resident welfare, enhancing neighborhood quality of life, and responsibly managing taxpayer funds.
Responsibilities
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
Handling litigation matters
Providing City officers and employees with counsel and advice and formal legal opinions on complex matters, in specialized legal areas as assigned by the City Attorney
Providing guidance to associate and entry level attorneys
Performing other related duties as assigned or requested
What You’ll Bring
Real estate law experience
Land use law experience
Environmental law experience
Government contracting experience
Municipal law experience
Litigation experience
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence degree or Bachelor of Laws degree
Experience: Three (3) years of experience as an attorney at law
Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted
License: 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
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
Application Deadline This posting will accept applications until 11:59 PM on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
About Everything Else CL0357 Assistant City Attorney Senior
Position Type: Unlimited
Position Salary Range: $131,770.00 - $224,009.00
Target Pay: $131,770 - $154,830/annually, based on experience and education
Agency: City Attorney's Office
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies: City and County of Denver employees may be re‑deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
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, 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.
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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.
What We Offer
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
Location 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 office is dedicated to protecting resident welfare, enhancing neighborhood quality of life, and responsibly managing taxpayer funds.
Responsibilities
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
Handling litigation matters
Providing City officers and employees with counsel and advice and formal legal opinions on complex matters, in specialized legal areas as assigned by the City Attorney
Providing guidance to associate and entry level attorneys
Performing other related duties as assigned or requested
What You’ll Bring
Real estate law experience
Land use law experience
Environmental law experience
Government contracting experience
Municipal law experience
Litigation experience
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence degree or Bachelor of Laws degree
Experience: Three (3) years of experience as an attorney at law
Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted
License: 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
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
Application Deadline This posting will accept applications until 11:59 PM on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
About Everything Else CL0357 Assistant City Attorney Senior
Position Type: Unlimited
Position Salary Range: $131,770.00 - $224,009.00
Target Pay: $131,770 - $154,830/annually, based on experience and education
Agency: City Attorney's Office
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies: City and County of Denver employees may be re‑deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
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, 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr