Chair, Corporate & Tax Group

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 240 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 Corporate and Tax Group includes the Commercial Law Unit; Real Estate & Development Unit; Property Assessment, Boards & Commissions Unit; Regulatory Law Unit; and Tax Litigation & Collections Unit. Its major clients include the Office of the Director of Finance, the Department of Revenue, the Office of Property Assessment, the Philadelphia Water Department, the Philadelphia International Airport, the Streets Department, the Department of Planning and Development, and all Boards & Commissions. For transactional matters, the Unit represents, among other City agencies, the Procurement Department, Office of Innovation and Technology, the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, the City Treasurer, and the Departments of Public Health and Human Services.  

Its responsibilities include negotiating technology-related services, professional services, and procurement contracts; drafting and providing guidance concerning municipal bond issues; drafting and negotiation for real estate transactions and economic development projects; advising on countywide property reassessment matters; representation in matters relating to highway, rail, and mass transportation; and providing advice and counsel to the City’s various departments, boards, commissions, and agencies, including City Council. This program also includes the Tax Litigation and Collections Unit, which handles tax litigation by initiating and prosecuting actions for collection of delinquent taxes owed to the City, in close coordination with the Department of Revenue.

Job Description

Position Summary

The City of Philadelphia Law Department seeks an experienced licensed PA attorney to Chair the Corporate & Tax Group.  The Corporate & Tax Group oversees all transactional, regulatory, and tax units in the Law Department.  The Corporate & Tax Group Chair oversees, manages, and further develops legal representation and services to all departments, agencies, elected officials, and employees of the City of Philadelphia.  The Corporate & Tax Group Chair will be responsible for managing over 90 people (over 65 attorneys, over 25 staff).  The Corporate & Tax Group Chair is also a member of the Law Department’s Executive Team and reports directly to the City Solicitor and First Deputy City Solicitor.

Essential Functions

The duties of the Corporate & Tax Group Chair primarily consist of providing coordinated legal representation and advice to all departments, agencies, elected officials, and employees of the City of Philadelphia.  These duties include but are n