Assistant Solicitor or Deputy Solicitor – Commercial Law Unit – Health – Human and Community Services Division
| Company | City of Philadelphia |
|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- One (1) year plus of relevant experience, and within a legal setting is preferred for Assistant City Solicitor applicants
- Minimum of four (4) years of relevant legal experience for Deputy City Solicitor applicants
- Law degree from an ABA accredited law school
- Member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar, or currently eligible to be admitted by reciprocity to practice in Pennsylvania (Pa.B.A.R. 204)
Responsibilities
- Advise and represent City departments, in particular, the Office of Homeless Services, in compliance and contracting matters
- Provide legal counsel to the Office of Homeless Services on compliance with relevant laws, policies, and grant terms and conditions
- Help develop, draft, and review policies and practices to ensure contracting terms and processes are in compliance with relevant law and funding requirements
- Provide legal counsel on questions arising from the Philadelphia Code, Home Rule Charter, and other applicable areas of law
- Draft, review, and negotiate terms and conditions for a variety of contracts for the procurement of professional services, other goods and services, and intergovernmental cooperation
- Keep informed of relevant legal developments and analyze applicability to the City’s contracting terms and processes
- Update Law Department contract and solicitation documents as needed
- Communicate with City business stakeholders and subject matter experts, vendors, and others involved in compliance and commercial law matters
- Conduct research, draft legal opinions, and analyze legal issues related to compliance
- Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations, including procurement law, the Philadelphia Code, and the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter
- Analyze the risk profile of proposed transactions in consult with the City’s Division of Risk Management
- Perform administrative functions related to the practice of law
- Perform other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Title VI experience is a bonus