Assistant City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor – Commercial Law Unit – Health, Human & Community Services Division job opportunity at The City of Philadelphia.

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The City of Philadelphia Assistant City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor – Commercial Law Unit – Health, Human & Community Services Division
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loacation 1515 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Of America
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Job DescriptionPosition Summary The City of Philadelphia Law Department seeks a licensed 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 Departments of Public Health and Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, in contracting and grant compliance matters;  Provide legal counsel to City departments on compliance with relevant laws, policies, and contract 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 grant 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 including contracts for the procurement of professional services, other goods and services, intergovernmental agreements, facility use agreements, and grant agreements.  Essential Functions In 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;  Reviewing, evaluating, and periodically updating form contract and solicitation documents to account for changes in the law and improve the quality of contract documents;  Communicating with City business stakeholders and subject matter experts, vendors, and others involved in business and commercial law matters;  Conducting research, drafting legal opinions, and analyzing legal issues related to procurement, compliance, and commercial law;  Reviewing and assisting City departments with the development and drafting of RFPs for professional service contract solicitation; Working closely with City departments to review and revise statements of work; 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 Abilities Knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules and processes.  Ability to analyze large amounts of information, determine relevant facts, and propose viable solutions. Ability to determine which applicable laws and regulations apply to a specific matter. Ability to efficiently handle multiple transactions and projects.  Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing in a concise and diplomatic manner. Must be able to clearly present and explain complex legal matters to large groups and high-level officials and employ diplomacy in challenging situations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to identify and analyze legal issues within complex fact patterns. Ability to organize and maintain a high-volume workload. Excellent writing, transaction 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.  

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