City Attorney
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.