City of Englewood, CO

Englewood, CO (population 34,957) Englewood,
a thriving, progressive community in the heart of the Denver metro, is seeking
collaborative and solution-oriented leaders as candidates for its next City
Attorney.  Located 15 minutes from
Downtown Denver with two regional light rail stations, Englewood is an ideal
place to live, work and play – Englewood and the region have numerous
recreational and entertainment opportunities. 
Englewood is a home rule community, and its ideal location has led to
considerable small and larger business growth and redevelopment along with a
growing arts community.

The City Attorney provides legal services and advice
to the City of Englewood, its City Council, staff, and boards and commissions.  The City Attorney is a full time City of
Englewood employee and is appointed by the Mayor and Council and reports to the
City Council.    The City Attorney
oversees two Assistant City Attorneys as well as the City’s Prosecution
function.  The Prosecutor’s office is
responsible for the day-to-day prosecution of municipal ordinances and violations
heard in Municipal Court.

The City Attorney works in close partnership with the
City Manager and other key leaders for the benefit of the City of Englewood and
to ensure the City and its municipal ordinances, policies and procedures comply
with all federal and state law and reflect best practices in municipal
governance and law.

Candidate
Must Haves:

• A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in the
  active practice of law.
• Five (5) or more years of experience of active
  practice of local government law.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with litigation and/or prosecution is
  preferred.
• Candidates must be licensed to practice law in
  the State of Colorado upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Familiarity with Colorado Water Rights and public
  sector employment law is a plus.

The Ideal
Candidate Will Be:

• A versatile and highly collaborative leader with
  a communicative, team-oriented management style.
• Able to develop, coach and mentor staff.
• Able to build and maintain strong partnerships
  and relationships with a variety of stakeholders and enthusiastic about
  the City of Englewood.
• Pro-active in assessing the city’s legal risks
  and identifying strategies to reduce such risk.
• Experienced in the public sector and
  knowledgeable of all aspects of municipal operations.
• Solution orientated and able to provide sound
  legal guidance in a clear, firm and confident manner while also respecting
  differing viewpoints.

The
starting salary range is $156,190 - $170,000 +/- DOQ.  The City offers a comprehensive benefits
package.  Residency within the City is not
required. Interested candidates should with apply with a resume, cover
letter and five professional references by March 13, 2021 to Heidi Voorhees,
President, and/or Charlene Stevens, Senior Vice President, GovHR USA.  Apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com.
The City of Englewood is an EOE.