Assistant City Attorney (Utilities/Dev Services)

Job Details

Description Learn more about the City of Edmond by visiting the City of Edmond's website. Starting Annual Salary: $83,787.91 To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document (PDF format preferred) explaining your work history, experience, and qualifications OR you can fill out your Work History in this application.

About This Position The Assistant City Attorney (Utilities/Development Services) focuses on issues concerning public utilities and franchises. They also will also assist in litigated matters handled in-house (rather than by outside litigation counsel) and act as a backup for miscellaneous issues related to development services.

This position is expected to start on or around July 6, 2026, subject to City Council approval of the FY2027 budget.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree

• 2 years of related experience and/or training

• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Licensed in good standing to practice law in Oklahoma

• Licensed to practice law in the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals (preferred)

• Eligible for admission to practice in federal court

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Review and provide feedback on public infrastructure contracts and professional services contracts

• Assist City departments in maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to public utilities and development services

• Advise on matters relating to public utilities, including but not limited to:

• Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974

• Fair and Open Competition in Governmental Construction Act

• Public Construction Management Act for Political Subdivisions

• Edmond Municipal Code

• Public right-of-way acquisition & encroachment

• Non-City utilities working in the public right-of-way

• Telecommunications licenses

• Franchise agreements

• Assist in litigated matters where the City is a party or non-party

• Draft pleadings and other necessary documents

• Attend court hearings

• Review, draft, and update ordinances, resolutions, memoranda, and other documents

• Provide legal advice on matters related to development services

Necessary Skills

• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug and audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Retirement plans
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact for the City Attorney, Legal Services Department, and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED. THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY MAY BE RE-PUBLISHED AS NEEDED. The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.