Deputy City Solicitor – Real Estate and Development Unit

This is an intermediate level position, with a minimum of approximately four (4) plus years of legal experience relevant to the subject matter and/or responsibilities of your unit required.

Candidates must have a law degree from an ABA accredited law school and must either be a member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar, or currently eligible to be admitted by reciprocity to practice in Pennsylvania (Pa.B.A.R. 204). Continued employment of attorneys not admitted to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within six (6) months of hire is at the discretion of the Law Department.

Work Location & Onsite Expectations

This position is designated as fully onsite and employees are expected to report in person five (5) days per week, in accordance with the City Policy. Regular on-site presence is an operational requirement of this role.

Who Thrives in This Role

This position is well-suited for candidates who are adaptable, collaborative, comfortable making decisions in real time, and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of professionalism in a fast-paced, in-person environment.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range: $94,465 to $113,614 – Commensurate with education and experience

Any questions related to this position should be directed to Mary Josephine Markle, Divisional Deputy City Solicitor, Real Estate & Development Unit (

maryjosephine.markle@phila.gov

).

Position

Summary

This position will join a group of attorneys who provide legal counsel to various City Departments, including, the Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Public Property, Commerce Department, Free Library, Records Department, Streets Department, Office of Homeless Services, Art Commission, Planning Commission, Managing Director’s Office, and the Mayor’s Office.

The attorney must be or become familiar with the City’s Home Rule Charter and the Philadelphia Code in order to advise clients how to structure, negotiate, and document transactions.  A significant part of the job will be to negotiate and draft real estate transactional documents.  Typical transactions include conveyances, leases, license agreements, easements, concession agreements, sale agreements, deeds, deed restrictions, declarations of taking and professional service contracts as well as reviewing land and title documents, appraisals, and title policies.  The attorney will draft ordinances as necessary to obtain Philadelphia City Council’s authorization for the transaction.  The attorney will report to the Divisional Deputy City Solicitor for the Real Estate and Economic Development Unit.

Essential Functions

The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or essential functions. Duties may be modified, assigned, or reassigned as operational needs evolve, consistent with applicable law.

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