ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY II - Civil Department

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

Workdays and Hours - Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm 

• Provide legal advice and guidance to the City Purchasing Manager on matters pertaining to City procurement
• Drafting and reviewing contracts including leases, purchase agreements, and other legal documents
• Negotiating contract terms with clients, vendors, and other parties
• Providing legal advice on contract interpretation and obligations
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Identifying and mitigating potential legal risks within contractual agreements
• Collaborating with other departments to gather necessary information for contract development
• Resolving any contract-related disputes or issues
• Updating contractual policies and procedures as needed to align with current laws
• Conducting legal research to support contract negotiations and development
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and procedures of civil law, especially as they relate to municipal corporations, and ability to apply this knowledge to legal issues.
• Ability to analyze and draft risk-limiting contracts and legal instruments.
• Expertise in contract law, especially as it pertains to technology and construction
• Ability to perform self-directed research and analysis as required. 
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other Departments, representatives of other organizations, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Familiarity with lien laws, indemnity clauses, and dispute resolution provisions
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and municipal regulatory requirements
• High attention to legal detail and document accuracy
• Professional discretion and sound judgment
• Ability to collaborate across legal and non-legal teams
• Strong time management in high-stakes environments
• Ability to attend off-site meetings as needed.
• Admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas.
• Ability to work in an office environment using current office technology and equipment.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Must be currently admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the State of Kansas or licensed in another state with the ability to become licensed within 6 months of hire.
• Three (3) years of legal experience as a licensed attorney or inhouse or corporate counsel.
• Two (2) years of experience providing legal advice on contract interpretation, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.  

• One (1) year of experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts within technology, construction, or procurement contexts.
• One (1) year of experience advising governmental entities or public agencies on contracts and procurement.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement. 

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check. 

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf