Assistant City Solicitor – Commercial Law Unit – Information, Communication and Technology Division

Position SummaryThe City of Philadelphia Law Department seeks an attorney for Commercial Law Unit’s Information, Communication and Technology Division.  The ideal candidate is expected to perform the following duties:Drafting and negotiating complex information technology and telecommunications services contracts;Drafting and negotiating data licenses;Counselling clients on data licensing and privacy issues (including HIPAA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the federal regulations governing Homeless Management Information Systems, federal and Pennsylvania regulations governing substance abuse information, the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law, the Pennsylvania Mental Health Procedures Act, and the Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Information Act);Acting as counsel to the City’s Office of Innovation and Technology.Essential FunctionsAdvising and representing the City of Philadelphia and City Departments in all matters relating to intellectual property and technology;Advising clients on data sharing/licensing among City departments as well as with external parties, including private non-profit and for-profit entities and other governmental organizations; Reviewing, drafting and negotiating technology agreements and associated exhibits, including professional services agreements;Reviewing Procurement Department competitive bids, including reviewing and assisting City departments with development and drafting of requests for proposals (RFPs) for professional service contract solicitations;Reviewing, evaluating and periodically updating the form contract and solicitation documents to account for changes in the law, improve legal terms and conditions, and improve the quality of contract documents;Working closely with clients to review and revise statements of work;Communicating with City business stakeholders and subject matter experts, vendors and others involved in intellectual property and technology matters;Researching issues and drafting documents relating to the City’s copyrights and trademarks;Conducting research and analyzing legal issues;Interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals, and government agencies, including procurement law, the Philadelphia Code and the Philadelphia Charter;Analyzing the risk profile of proposed deals;Negotiating settlements; andPerforming administrative functions related to the practice of law.Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility 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.