City of Carlsbad, NM - City Attorney
Core
Safeguard a fast-growing energy hub's legal interests, guide elected officials, and lead a small but high-impact legal team.
Role type
City Attorney (Municipal/Governmental Law)
Builds
Legal and ethical integrity for the city, including civil counsel, contract review, ordinance drafting, and representation in judicial/administrative forums.
Domain
Municipal law, Governmental law, Energy sector (Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Mining)
Required skills
Municipal/governmental law expertise, Contract drafting and negotiation, Litigation and courtroom advocacy, Legislative drafting (ordinances), Risk mitigation, Executive advisory
Preferred skills
Oil & gas or natural-resources law, Mayor–Council jurisdiction advising, Public-sector labor/procurement/land-use law
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate complex contracts and ordinances, Represent the city in judicial and administrative forums, Advise elected officials and the City Manager, Mentor emerging legal talent
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC