Assistant City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor – Commercial Law Unit – Health, Human and Community Services Division

The City of Philadelphia Law Department seeks an attorney to join the Commercial Law Unit’s Health, Human & Community Services Division.  The ideal candidate is expected to perform the following duties: 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; and 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. Essential FunctionsIn addition to the Position Summary, responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: 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; Communicating with City business stakeholders and subject matter experts, vendors, and others involved in compliance and commercial law matters; Conducting research, drafting legal opinions, and analyzing legal issues related to compliance; 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; Performing administrative functions related to the practice of law; and Performing other duties as assigned.Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesTitle VI experience 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.Ability to foster and maintain a collegial, inclusive, and professional work environment.Excellent writing, case management, negotiation, and drafting skills.Ability to use computer programs such as PowerPoint or MS Office.Excellent judgment and critical thinking in high-pressure situations.Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work on teams and collaborate with colleagues and clients.