Assistant City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor - Commercial Law Unit - Contract & Procurement Division

The City of Philadelphia Law Department seeks an attorney to join the Commercial Law Unit’s Contracts & Procurement Division.  The ideal candidate is expected to perform the following duties:         Advise and represent City departments, in particular, the Procurement Department and the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS), in contracting matters;Draft, review, and negotiate terms and conditions for a variety of contracts including contracts for the procurement of goods and services, professional services contracts, intergovernmental cooperation agreements, and grant agreements;Help develop, draft, and review policies and practices to ensure contracting terms and processes are in compliance with relevant law and federal funding requirements; Provide legal counsel on questions arising from the Philadelphia Code, Home Rule Charter, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and other applicable areas of law.Essential FunctionsIn addition to the Position Summary, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Communicating with City business stakeholders and subject matter experts, vendors, and others involved in business and commercial law matters;Conducting research, drafting legal opinions, and analyzing legal issues related to commercial law;Interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations, including procurement law, the Philadelphia Code, and the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter; Analyzing the risk profile of proposed transactions in consult with the City’s Division of Risk Management; Keeping informed of relevant legal developments and analyzing applicability to the City’s contracting terms and processes; Updating Law Department contract and solicitation documents as needed; Performing administrative functions related to the practice of law; and Performing other duties as assigned.Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExperience reviewing and advising on federal grant conditions is a bonus.Ability to efficiently handle multiple cases and projects.Ability to analyze large amounts of information, determine relevant facts, and propose viable solutions.Ability to find what applicable laws and regulations apply to a specific matter.Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.Ability to effectively communicate complex rules and procedures to the public and to businesses.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to identify and analyze legal issues within complex fact patterns.Excellent writing, case management, negotiation, and drafting skills.Ability to use computer programs such as MS Office.Excellent judgment and critical thinking in high-pressure situations.Ability to foster and maintain a collegial, inclusive, and professional work environment.Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues and clients.