CareerPlan

Assistant City Solicitor or Deputy City Solicitor – Regulatory Law Unit – Right-of-Way & Utilities Division

Philadelphia, PA, usFull-time$84k–$95k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-12
On-site · United States

Core

Provide counsel to City departments, commissioners, and the City Council on transactional, compliance, and regulatory matters including contract terms, public safety, transportation, and utility law.

Role type

Assistant or Deputy City Solicitor (Regulatory Law)

Builds

Legal opinions, regulations, policies, and contracts for City operations

Domain

Municipal government / Regulatory law

Required skills

Legal research, drafting legal opinions, contract negotiation, regulatory analysis, litigation support, policy drafting

Preferred skills

Environmental law knowledge, government procurement contracting, legislative processes

Technologies

Legal research databases, contract management systems

Responsibilities

Advise City departments on laws and regulations; draft and negotiate contracts; represent City in administrative hearings; support Environmental Division on permitting and enforcement; interpret local, state, and federal laws

Seniority

Assistant (Entry-level to 1+ years) or Deputy (4+ years)