NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Assistant City Attorney I - (Transactional and Legislative)
Miami Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $103K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a skilled and motivated attorney to join the City of Miami Beach Office of the City Attorney. The successful candidate will provide legal support across various City departments, draft and review contracts, ordinances, and resolutions, and offer guidance on a wide range of municipal legal matters.
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Responsibilities
Draft and review a variety of transactional documents, including service agreements, professional services contracts, leases, license agreements, easements, restrictive covenants, indemnification agreements, grant and settlement agreements, procurement and construction-related documents, and other legal instruments
Prepare and review ordinances and resolutions for the Mayor and City Commission; review legislative items submitted by City departments
Advise City staff on compliance with the Sunshine Law and Florida Public Records Act
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on issues related to municipal law
Provide legal counsel to departments such as Housing, Parks and Recreation, Tourism and Culture, Economic Development, Communications, Grants, Public Works, Capital Improvement Projects, Information Technology, Sustainability, and Human Resources, primarily on transactional matters
Serve as legal liaison to one or more City Commission committees or advisory boards
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Membership in good standing with the Florida Bar
2-4 years of experience in transactional law and/or legislative drafting
Knowledge of, or demonstrated interest in, municipal codes and charters, as well as applicable state and federal laws, regulations, case law, and other legal frameworks governing municipal government operations and government procurement
Proficiency in legal research, analysis, and communication
Familiarity with public records laws and open government requirements
Ability to analyze complex legal issues, assess risks, and provide sound legal recommendations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal audiences
Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain neutrality in politically sensitive matters
High level of professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation
Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Performs related work as required
Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach
Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan
Benefits
12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance.
Excellent retirement plan: pre-tax employee contribution added to the City's contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting."
Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy.
U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA).
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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