Applications for the City Attorney position will be accepted on a continuous basis. The first review of applications will take place on June 25, 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early for best consideration.
The City of Sumner is looking for an experienced, strategic, and community-minded attorney to serve as our next City Attorney. This is far more than a traditional legal role, you'll be a key member of the City’s leadership team, helping shape policies, guide major decisions, protect public interests, and navigate the opportunities and challenges that come with a growing and vibrant community.
We're looking for someone who can confidently move between the council chambers and the courtroom, provide practical legal advice to elected officials and staff, draft clear and effective ordinances, negotiate complex agreements, and help chart the City's future with a thoughtful legal perspective. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor, collaborative problem-solver, skilled communicator, and strategic thinker who enjoys public service and isn't afraid to tackle a little bit of everything.
If you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, value building strong relationships, and want to make a meaningful impact on a community that is proud of its past and excited about its future, we'd love to meet you.
This is a full-time Fair Labor Standards Act exempt position. Attendance at evening meetings is required, and the employee is subject to after-hours emergency contact. This position serves under an individual employment agreement and is not subject to Civil Service rules or protections.
General Purpose:
The City Attorney serves as the chief legal officer of the City and is responsible for planning, directing, and managing the provision of comprehensive legal services to the City. The City Attorney advises and represents the City Council, Mayor, City Administrator, departments, boards, commissions, and other City officials and employees on a broad range of municipal legal matters. Responsibilities include providing legal counsel regarding municipal governance, policy development, regulatory compliance, public records and open government requirements, labor and employment matters, contracts, land use and development, risk management, real property transactions, and other matters affecting the City's operations and interests.
Under the general supervisory direction of the City Administrator, the City Attorney assumes responsibility for carrying out departmental operations in accordance with federal, state, and city laws and general city policy. Initiative and judgment are used in providing expert advice and policy recommendations to the City Administrator, City Council and Mayor. Work is reviewed through periodic reports on the status of programs and operations.
The incumbent directs supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff, directly and indirectly.
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