The City of Madison is searching for a legal expert with strong
legal credentials, exceptional professional judgment, discretion, and
communication skills, and a commitment to advancing racial equity and social
justice to lead the Office of the City Attorney (OCA). This is
highly responsible managerial, supervisory, and professional work in the
administration of all legal services for the City of Madison. The work involves
directing and providing legal consultation and legal services to: the Council;
the Mayor; and all departments, divisions, committees, commissions, and boards
of the City. This position manages the OCA and is responsible for the
performance and/or supervision of all related managerial, budgetary, and
administrative activities. Work also includes substantial involvement in
economic development and City financing projects and activities, insurance and
liability issues, contractual relations, application of federal, state and local
laws, supervision of litigation, and management level problem-solving and
policy development. The work is performed under the general direction of the
Mayor, and the employee may serve on the Mayor's Management Team.
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