Economic Development Attorney - (Fixed-Term Benefited) - Peoria, AZ

Position Title: Economic Development Attorney - (Fixed-Term Benefited)

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Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Juris Doctorate from American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school
• Experience: Minimum of one-year related experience. Requires broad knowledge of complex systems and procedures.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Membership in good standing in the State Bar of Arizona.

Preferred / Desirable Qualifications:

• One year experience in a municipal or government setting providing economic development and real estate land use legal advice to a local, state, or federal government or government agency, either as internal counsel or as outside counsel, or to a private entity in private practice.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Strong interest in land use, economic development, real estate, and related legal topics at the municipal level.
• Ability to review and draft complex transactional documents in areas including, but not limited to, environmental law, public utility law, land use, real property and conveyance, telecommunications and cable service providers, public rights of way, eminent domain, water rights, and zoning.
• Familiarity with the Gift Clause of the Arizona Constitution.

Tell me more.....

The purpose of this position is to provide a wide range of professional legal services to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, City departments, and various boards and commissions of the City of Peoria. Currently, the General Counsel Section is assigned specific departments for purposes of primary representation. These include, but are not limited to, the following departments: Planning and Community Development; Finance; Engineering and Development; and Community Services. Additionally, the representation includes various Boards and Commissions.

This position will provide the following legal services:

1. Economic development and real estate land use legal advice to City officials and departments.
2. Negotiating and drafting complex contracts and other agreements involving issues including, but not limited to, environmental law, public utility law, land use, real property and conveyance, telecommunications and cable service providers, public rights of way, eminent domain, water rights, and zoning.
3. General civil legal advice and analysis related to all aspects of City operations.
4. Reviewing records and providing legal advice regarding the processing of public records requests, including necessary and appropriate redactions.
5. Performing other duties as assigned.

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The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• A strong interest in land use, economic development, real estate, and related legal topics at the municipal level.
• The ability to review and draft complex transactional documents in areas including, but not limited to, environmental law, public utility law, land use, real property and conveyance, telecommunications and cable service providers, public rights of way, eminent domain, water rights, and zoning.

**Please note this is a Fixed-Term (Contract) position that is eligible for benefits.**

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.

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