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| Company: | City of South Fulton, GA | ||
| Job Title: | JDHuntr - City Attorney $161,524.24 - $250,577.13 |
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| Job Category: | City Attorney [ View All City Attorney Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 88040 | ||
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| The City Attorney serves as the Chief Legal Officer for the municipality, providing independent, strategic, and objective legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, elected and appointed officials, boards, commissions, and city departments. This role oversees all municipal legal affairs, protects the organization’s legal interests, ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and promotes ethical, transparent, and accountable governance. The City Attorney exercises independent legal judgment while collaborating with city leadership on the administration of legal services and operational matters. The position is responsible for planning, directing, supervising, and evaluating all legal services, including litigation management, contract review, legislative support, risk management, oversight of outside counsel, and ongoing legal compliance efforts. City Attorney 1643 Location: South Fulton, GA Job Type: Full time Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The duties listed below are representative of the essential functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Executive Legal Leadership Serve as the City\\\'s Chief Legal Officer. Provide legal counsel to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager, departments, boards, commissions, and authorities. Ensure the Office of the City Attorney maintains professional independence in all legal matters. Provide objective legal advice without improper influence from elected officials, City administration, employees, contractors, or outside interests. Participate in strategic initiatives that support the City\\\'s mission and long-term goals. Governance and Legislative Support Attend all regular, special, work session, executive session, and called meetings of the Mayor and City Council. Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, policies, contracts, intergovernmental agreements, leases, easements, development agreements, procurement documents, and legislative actions. Interpret and advise regarding the City Charter, Code of Ordinances, Georgia Constitution, state statutes, administrative regulations, and judicial decisions. Advise City leadership on governance, parliamentary procedures, ethics, and legal risk. Litigation and Risk Management Direct all litigation, administrative proceedings, claims, appeals, investigations, and legal disputes involving the City. Develop litigation strategy in consultation with City leadership. Select, retain, supervise, and evaluate outside legal counsel. Monitor legal expenditures and outside counsel performance. Implement strategies to reduce legal exposure and mitigate organizational risk. Compliance and Regulatory Oversight Provide legal guidance regarding: Georgia Open Meetings Act Georgia Open Records Act Ethics laws Procurement regulations Employment and labor law Personnel policies Public safety operations Land use and zoning Code enforcement Elections Economic development Municipal finance Constitutional law Federal and state regulatory compliance Contracts and Transactions Review and approve contracts prior to execution. Negotiate complex legal agreements. Support bond financing, redevelopment initiatives, grants, public-private partnerships, and major capital projects. Develop standardized legal templates and contract documents. Leadership and Administration Lead and manage the City\\\'s Legal Department. Develop departmental goals, objectives, and performance measures. Prepare and administer the departmental operating budget. Supervise legal staff and outside legal consultants. Implement legal technology, records management, and document retention systems. Foster a culture of ethics, collaboration, accountability, and customer service. Training and Advisory Services Conduct legal and ethics training for elected officials, appointed officials, department directors, supervisors, and employees. Promote organizational understanding of legal responsibilities and compliance requirements. Prepare periodic reports regarding litigation, legal risk, compliance initiatives, and departmental activities. Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school. Active member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible legal experience. At least five (5) years representing a municipality, county, or other governmental entity. Minimum of three (3) years of executive or supervisory leadership experience managing attorneys or legal professionals. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience serving as a City Attorney, County Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, or Assistant City Attorney. Experience advising elected officials. Extensive knowledge of Georgia municipal law. Experience with municipal finance, procurement, labor and employment law, redevelopment, utilities, zoning, and complex litigation. Demonstrated success providing legal counsel in politically sensitive environments while maintaining professional independence and sound legal judgment. Membership in the Georgia Municipal Association or the International Municipal Lawyers Association is desirable. Core Competencies: Executive Leadership Municipal Governance Strategic Thinking Legal Analysis Political Acumen Ethical Decision-Making Risk Assessment Contract Negotiation Conflict Resolution Public Policy Relationship Management Communication and Presentation Skills Collaboration and Influence Sound Judgment Confidentiality and Professional Integrity Performance Expectations The City Attorney is expected to: Provide timely and practical legal advice to City leadership. Maintain a comprehensive litigation management system and outside counsel performance metrics. Deliver prompt contract review within established service standards. Reduce organizational legal risk through proactive legal guidance. Maintain full compliance with all applicable legal and ethical requirements. Develop an annual Legal Department Strategic Work Plan. Prepare an Annual Legal Services Report for the Mayor and City Council. Establish measurable departmental goals aligned with the City\\\'s Strategic Plan. Promote excellence, responsiveness, and accountability in the delivery of legal services. City Attorney $161,524.24 - $250,577.13 City of South Fulton 88040 |
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| Company: | City of South Fulton | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | $161,524.24 - $250,577.13 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | South Fulton, GA USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 38257 | ||
| Post Date: | 07/21/2026 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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