Job Opportunity

City Attorney
Emeryville (City of)

Date Posted:

August 30, 2021

Salary:

DOQ

Description:

The East Bay’s City of Emeryville is seeking a City Attorney to join their progressive and forward-thinking leadership team. The City Attorney reports to the City Council and is the legal counsel for the City that advises the City Council, boards, commissions, and City staff. The City Attorney supervises one assistant city attorney, manages a budget of $1.8 million and oversees the work and relationships with at least five contract law firms. The City is seeking a pragmatic “working” City Attorney of impeccable reputation who possesses a high level of expertise in municipal, land use and redevelopment law with a track record of delivering sound legal advice regarding contractual, regulatory and litigation issues.

Qualifications:

Candidates must possess at least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, including extensive litigation. Prior practice of municipal law or experience as in-house counsel to an administrative or regulatory agency is highly desirable. A juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school and active membership in the State Bar of California is required. The complete position description can be found on The Byers Group website.

How to Apply:

To be considered, submit your resume and cover letter electronically by October 8, 2021 to The Byers Group at city.attorney@byersgroupca.com. For additional information or questions, please contact Ms. Brett Byers, 323-403-8279, brett@byersgroupca.com.

Filing Deadline:

10/8/2021

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