Assistant Director of Law - Operations and Sustainability

Assistant Director of Law - Operations and Sustainability

Salary

$92,750.00 - $124,700.00 Annually

Location

1001 - Law

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

10065-HR

Department

2002 - Public Utilities - Water

Division

200211 - Water Management

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Closing Date

10/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Assistant Director of Law - Operations and Sustainability

The Law Departments Operations & Sustainability section works with various City of Cleveland departments on municipal law issues relative to, compliance, contracts, legislation, and providing legal opinions on a variety of matters. The section provides representation for the Departments of Public Utilities, Public Works, Health and other departments on an as needed basis. It also represents the Mayors Office of Sustainability. The ideal applicant will have minimum of four (4) years of transactional work experience in a law firm or with another public sector entity focused on real estate and/or utility work. Required Skills: The applicant must have strong drafting, research and writing skills. The applicant must also possess excellent verbal skills and be able to effectively communicate with the clients, management and the general public. Applicants must have a J.D. and a license to practice in the State of Ohio, as well as be in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, passion for public service and an ability to work with staff, attorneys at all levels and the departments represented. The applicant must be able to work well as a team member in a fast-paced environment and be able to meet set deadlines.

Examples of Duties

The duties may include researching municipal and transactional law issues, preparing legalopinions and memoranda, drafting and reviewing legislation, reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts, MOUs, terms and conditions, and other complex transactional documents, providing legal counsel to various departments regarding contracting, procurement, agreements, and other transactional matters, identifying and addressing legal and contractual risks, advising on compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies, collaborating with departments and other stakeholders to facilitate and complete municipal initiatives, and performing other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court.

Supplemental Information

https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/departments/human-resources/total-rewards

The Citys guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.

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Are you legally able to work in the U.S.?

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Are you an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court?

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Employer City of Cleveland

Address 601 Lakeside Avenue

Cleveland, Ohio, 44114

Phone 216-664-2493