City Attorney

City Attorney

Salary

$220,000.00 - $250,000.00 Annually

Location

City Hall -111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, MD

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600095

Department

Department of the City Attorney

Division

Office of the City Attorney

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

View the City Attorney recruitment brochure for additional information: City of Rockville MD City Attorney Recruitment Brochure

The City of Rockville is seeking a trusted legal advisor and visionary organizational leader who brings strong municipal law expertise, sound judgement, and a highly collaborative management approach to serve as the City Attorney. Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the City Attorney is the City's chief legal officer.

Essential job duties of the City Attorney include (but are not limited) to:

• Advising the Mayor and Council, City Manager, City Clerk and department directors regarding the law related to city matters and operations.
• Representing the city in all legal proceedings, preparing city ordinances and other legal documents.
• Retaining outside counsel for specialized legal services.
• Reviewing and approving all city contracts as to legal form.
• Manage the overall operation of the City Attorney's office including staff management and development.

The selected candidate will:

• Possess and demonstrate a strong foundation in municipal law as well as sound judgement, integrity and a strong work ethic.
• Maintain awareness of federal, state and local legal developments. Anticipate issues and address risk proactively through policy review, procedure updates and code changes.
• Engage as a solution-oriented partner with the Mayor and Council, City Manager, City Clerk and city departments.
• Engage as an innovative problem solver that effectively communicates legal risks, tradeoffs, and options to resolve or move issues forward.
• Translate complex legal concepts and issues into plain language for clarity and understanding.
• Clearly and effectively communicate and remain steady and measured under pressure.
• Provide effective leadership of the City Attorney's Office with the ability to effectively manage workload, streamline processes, set clear priorities, and create an office culture that supports staff development, accountability, and consistent service delivery.

Essential Job Functions

Education: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school is required.

Experience:

Seven (07) years of experience in the active practice of public or municipal law and at least three (03) years supervisory/management experience.

Extensive experience in a municipal setting in the active practice of law, in areas of litigation, land use, redevelopment, municipal utilities, contracts, and/or public safety is highly desirable.

License: Member in good standing of the in the State Bar of Maryland or be eligible to practice law in Maryland upon appointment.

Compensation and Benefits

The hiring salary range for this position is $220,000-$250,000. The city offers a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, group life and long-term disability insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, paid vacation and sick leave, and participation in the Rockville Employees Retirement System.

Application and Selection Process

Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive resume and compelling cover letter not later November 8, 2026, 11:59pm.

This recruitment will be handled with strict confidentiality until such time as finalist have been identified.

Confidential Inquiries:

Susan Seling, Director of Human Resources, at sseling@rockvillemd.gov or 240.314.8472.

The City of Rockville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce (EOE).

Summary of Employee Benefits

The City of Rockville offers a wide range of health and wellness benefits to full-time, regular employees. Part-time, regular employees working more than 20 hours per week may be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Benefits are not available to temporary employees.

HEALTH BENEFITS Medical Insurance Participation is available in one of several types of health plans. The city contributes toward each plan. Participation is optional. Employees may elect to participate in plans offered through Aetna or Kaiser Permanente. Benefit coverage is available beginning on date of hire.

Dental Insurance Employees may enroll in the Citys dental program offered through Guardian Dental. The city contributes a portion of the cost of each employees dental coverage. If dental coverage is waived, the Citys contribution is reallocated toward the employees health plan cost. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire. Vision The city offers a vision plan with VSP. The city contributes a portion of the cost of each employees vision coverage. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire.

GROUP LIFE INSURANCE

The City provides life insurance equal to one and one-half times an employees base salary. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit. Employees have the option of purchasing additional supplemental life insurance coverage for self, spouse and dependent child(ren). RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN Participation in the City of Rockville's retirement plan is mandatory. There are two parts to the retirement plan: 1) the Pension Plan and 2) the Thrift Plan. The City of Rockville Pension Plan (all employees) is a defined benefit plan that provides the participant with a specific monthly benefit at retirement. Monthly benefits are calculated based on a participant's salary and length of credited service. Employees are fully vested in the pension plan after 10 years of credited service and are always 100% vested in the amounts they contribute. The City of Rockville Thrift Plan (administrative and union employees only) is a defined contribution plan subject to the IRS code 401(a). Employees make pre-tax contributions and investment decisions. No specific amount of money is guaranteed at retirement. The benefits available are based on the amount contributed and are also affected by income, expenses, gains and losses. Deferred Compensation/457(b) Plan - The 457(b) plan, administered by Lincoln Financial, is an optional retirement plan. Contributions to this plan are made entirely by the employee. Both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) options are available.

LEGAL RESOURCES

Through Legal Resources, participating employees and their eligible family members can get free advice, consultation, and courtroom representation for common legal services.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The City provides free, confidential counseling, assessment, and referral services to help employees deal with personal matters. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is also available for family members who are eligible health insurance plan dependents.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY PROGRAM

The Citys Income Protection Plan provides long-term disability benefits for both on and off the job injuries or illnesses. Coverage for off the job injuries or illnesses is provided after one year of employment with the city.