NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Deputy City Attorney, Municipal Law–Advisory Unit
City of Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$141K/yr - $174K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Deputy City Attorney for the Advisory Unit in the Santa Monica City Attorney's office. The role involves advising city departments and officials on municipal law, drafting legal documents, and representing the city in various legal matters.
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Responsibilities
Providing legal advice and interpretation of laws, statutes, regulations, and ordinances to elected officials, city departments, boards, and commissions
Drafting, reviewing, and approving complex contracts, ordinances, resolutions, policies, and other legal documents involving high-value or high-risk municipal interests
Representing the City in civil litigation, administrative hearings, and negotiations
Attending meetings of boards, commissions, and committees as may be required; rendering legal advice as requested
Ensuring strict legal compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations across all municipal operations, including emerging regulatory areas
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five years' relevant experience in general municipal law practice
Prior experience advising city departments or public agencies
Experience drafting resolutions, ordinances, and contracts
Ability to build and maintain relationships across all city departments
Current and active license to practice law in the State of California
Preferred
Experience staffing boards and commissions
Knowledge of election law, conflicts law, administrative law, constitutional law, land use law, and/or other areas of municipal law
Demonstrated ability to prepare reports, letters, plans, agreements, and memoranda
Ability to respond quickly to changing situations and requests
Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands
Effectively prioritize and manage deadlines
Trial and appellate experience in state and federal court
Familiarity with government tort claims, tort law, and employment law
Benefits
Sick leave
Holiday and vacation pay
The Public Employees Retirement System
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Credit union
Deferred compensation
Tuition reimbursement
Dependent Care Assistance Plan
Priority enrollment consideration at Hill & Dale Family Learning Center
Marine Park Child Development Center
Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School
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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