Salary:  $78,000.00 - $98,000.00 Annually (depending on qualifications)

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The City of Mesquite seeks an experienced attorney representing governmental entities concerning municipal procurement, contracts, construction and water law.  Preparing, tracking and analyzing contracts, ordinances, resolutions and other legal instruments, providing legal advice and opinions to the City Council, Staff and Boards and Commissions, and attending evening meetings are required. The successful candidate may also assist with economic development and public information act matters and assist with other duties as assigned by the City Attorney.

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SUPERVISION

• General supervision is provided by the City Attorney.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
2. Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
3. Provide legal assistance to City departments regarding municipal law with a special emphasis on municipal procurement, contracts, construction and water law.
4. Understand, interpret and apply Texas Local Government Code Chapters 252 and 271 regarding the purchasing and contracting authority of municipalities, advise and cooperate with the Purchasing Department, and review and revise City contracts.
5. Understand, interpret and apply Texas Government Code Chapter 2269 regarding contracting and delivery procedures for construction projects, advise and cooperate with City Departments on construction contracts, and review and revise City construction contracts.
6. Provide legal interpretation of Federal and State laws, regulations and case law, and local ordinances, codes, policies and procedures.
7. Draft or assist in drafting ordinances, ordinance amendments, resolutions, policies, contracts, economic development agreements and other legal instruments.
8. Attend meetings and public hearings and render legal advice to the City Council, Staff, Boards and Commissions.  
9. Research and writing to analyze and prepare legal opinions.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

EXPERIENCE

• Five years or more of progressively responsible experience in municipal law representing governmental entities concerning procurement, contracts, construction and water law. 
• Experience as an employee of a local governmental entity or law firm representing municipalities is preferred; extensive experience in contract, construction and other transactional areas demonstrating an ability to adapt to municipal law may be considered.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Membership in the State Bar of Texas.
• Possession of or ability to obtain license for practice before U.S. District Court.   

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; with some evening meetings.

APPLY ONLINE AT:  www.cityofmesquite.com