City Attorney

Full-time

No

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The City Attorney position requires an individual with good moral character and professional integrity, capable of making well-reasoned, difficult and thoughtful decisions quickly and independently. As the principal legal advisor and general counsel for the City, the City Attorney provides legal advice to City departments, elected officials, and all City boards and commissions as needed. The City Attorney also attends all Board of Alderman meetings to provide legal advice as requested or necessary. Other responsibilities include overseeing and defending liability claims and other lawsuits; property and liability insurance policies/programs; and representing the City in litigation and negotiating settlements. The City Attorney is regularly involved in evaluating economic development applications and incentives, interpreting City codes and policies, and in drafting ordinances. Negotiating and drafting contracts, reviewing bond and financing documents, conducting legal research, and reviewing current and proposed federal and state legislation are also frequent activities.

The City seeks an ethical leader with strong character who will be invested in the Branson community and committed to its success. The successful candidate will be an organized and responsive individual with advanced legal knowledge and abilities, as well as possess strong managerial and interpersonal skills. The City Attorney should have thorough knowledge of municipal law, including a broad range of legal principles and practices such as civil, criminal, and constitutional law. The ideal candidate will be a skilled negotiator capable of facilitating the development of consensus without compromising the city’s position. The City is seeking a City Attorney who can provide fiscally conservative, yet creative, solutions with a focus on positive outcomes. The ability to analyze problems, resolve disputes and grievances, recommend effective solutions, and maintain confidentiality is essential.

Qualification and Experience The selected candidate must hold a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and have a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, including five years of municipal experience, criminal law, business law, tax law, employment law, or real estate law. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to complete the essential functions of the position will be considered. To be considered for the position of City Attorney, applicants must be currently licensed to practice law in Missouri and have a Missouri’s drivers license. Preferred qualifications being National Career Readiness Certified. 

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