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

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The City of Philadelphia Law Department acts as general counsel for the entire City government structure. We provide legal advice to all City officials, employees, departments, agencies, boards, and commissions concerning any matters related to the exercise of their official powers.

The Law Department's civil practice includes unique issues involving public interest in business, health, safety, commerce, civil rights, taxation, and community development. We employ more than 220 attorneys and 100 professional staff to support seamless operations, reduce legal liability for the City, and challenge threats to quality of life impacting the taxpayers of Philadelphia.

We are an ever-evolving Department where all are empowered to reach their full potential, to collaborate with clients as true partners, and to see their work have real impact on the city of Philadelphia. We celebrate the diversity of our staff, the City’s workforce, and the residents whom we serve and promote an environment of comradery, accountability, and inclusiveness.

The Information, Communication and Technology Division of the Commercial Law Unit is a collegial, fast-paced, challenging transactional Division in which attorneys are, with appropriate training and supervision, expected to independently manage a diverse caseload of technology matters.  

Job Description

The 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 Functions

• Advising 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 procureme