Supervisory Senior Attorney

Job Posting Open Until Filled

Salary: $150,000.00

Hiring Department: Department of Law

SUPERVISORY SENIOR ATTORNEY - REAL ESTATE AND LAND USE TEAM

STRATEGIC BUSINESS SERVICES DIVISION, CITY OF ATLANTA LAW DEPARTMENT

General Description 

 The role will handle a variety of planning, land use and zoning matters involving real estate and related legislation. Experience with land-use, real estate development agreements, purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, easements and construction contracts is preferred. The Supervisory Senior Attorney will support city boards and commissions  relating to planning, land use and zoning matters as assigned. Applicants should have experience managing paralegals and/or administrative staff. The Attorney will have extensive contact with City Council, multiple city departments and the governing bodies of several other municipalities.  Applicants should demonstrate superior writing and communication skills.  Excellent interpersonal skills are also required.  Applicants with prior experience representing a municipality, other governmental/quasi-governmental entity are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications 

Education and Experience: Juris Doctorate degree required. Six to ten (6-10) years of experience as a practicing attorney.  Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia or the ability to obtain membership within one (1) year of employment. Must be available to staff city planning and zoning boards and commissions as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in municipal, county, and/or constitutional law.

Knowledge of federal, state and municipal tax law.

Knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order.