Senior Assistant City Attorney

The City of Richmond, Office of the City Attorney is seeking a full-time, permanent transactional attorney to serve as a Senior Assistant City Attorney for its Operations and Development Division. The Operations and Development Division provides direct representation to the following City Departments: Economic Development, Housing & Community Development, Planning & Development Review, Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, Public Utilities and Public Works, among others, plus, the Economic Development Authority and Greater Richmond Transit Company. Substantively, this division has responsibility in such diverse subject matter areas as real estate transactions; the preparation and review of affordable housing and other grant agreements; land use and zoning; contracts; and legislative compliance and drafting. Primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will include representation of the City’s Department of Housing and Community Development and may include negotiating and drafting transactional documents such as grant agreements, purchase and sale agreements, deeds, easement agreements, development agreements, leases, letters of intent, and licenses; reviewing real estate title, survey, and other diligence issues; interpreting laws, rules, and regulations; assisting in legislation preparation; handling real estate closings; and occasionally researching legal issues. Experience with local government law in Virginia will be viewed favorably but is not required. The position will undertake other assignments as needed. The successful candidate must be a member of the Virginia State Bar.

This position is Unclassified and serves at the will of the City Attorney. Applications submitted without attaching or mailing all requested items are considered incomplete. EEO/AA.

The position will remain open until filled.

Please attach a resume and writing sample to the online application or mail these documents to: 

 Laura K. Drewry

City Attorney

900 E. Broad Street, Suite 400

Richmond, Virginia 23219