Position Summary The Divisional Deputy City Solicitor of the Right of Way & Utilities Division supervises and manages the staff and operations of the Right of Way & Utilities Division; serves as the general counsel on the practice areas described above; negotiates and conducts meetings with City leaders and other corporate counsel; and counsels City departments, including commissioners, directors, and City Council for the purpose of furthering the City’s operations.  Essential Functions In addition to the Position Summary, responsibilities include but are not limited to:  Supervising and managing the work of the Division’s attorneys, providing training, mentoring and support as needed  Advising and representing City departments, in particular the Streets Department, the Sanitation Division, the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Municipal Energy Office, the Art Commission, and the Gas Commission  Interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations affecting the work of the client Departments, including but not limited to the Philadelphia Code, the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, and federal, state and local regulations  Conducting research, drafting legal opinions, and analyzing legal issues related to the Division’s work  Advising the client Departments on new legislation and proposed regulations  Drafting regulations, policies, and procedures  Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts and agreements, including professional services; contracts, grant agreements, public works contracts, public-private partnership agreements, development agreements and memoranda of understanding  Participating in monthly meetings with the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS) and the Streets Department Right-of-Way Unit  Coordinating and facilitating with other City agencies on high profile projects   Representing the City in administrative board hearings and, together with the Litigation Group, in other litigation matters involving the client Departments  Keeping abreast of changes to the City’s form contract and solicitation documents  Performing administrative functions related to the practice of law  Fostering and maintaining a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment that recognizes and values all forms of diversity, and  Participating in external efforts to raise the profile of the Division, the Unit and the Law Department.  Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to supervise and support a team of attorneys and professional staff. Ability to train and mentor professional legal staff. Ability to prioritize and manage a substantial and complex workload of regulatory and transactional matters. Ability to communicate information and ideas orally and in writing in a concise and diplomatic manner. Must be able to clearly present and explain complex legal matters to both law colleagues and clients. Ability to handle time-sensitive, complex negotiations with sophisticated opposing counsel. Ability to draft and negotiate nuanced language adhering to City legal and policy framework. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to identify and analyze legal issues within complex fact patterns.  Knowledge/experience with legislative and regulatory processes.  Knowledge of administrative law and municipal law. Strong commitment to diversity in an office that values all individuals and respects differences.  Ability to foster and maintain a collegial, inclusive, and professional work environment.  Excellent judgment and critical thinking. Additional experience with government procurement contracting or government regulatory processes is preferred but not required. 
