Principal Attorney - City of Birmingham
Core
Senior legal counsel providing complex litigation and transactional support to the City of Birmingham, including trial preparation, executive legal advice, and policy guidance.
Role type
Senior IC principal attorney (municipal government)
Builds
Legal strategies, court representations, and negotiated settlements for the City and its agencies
Domain
Public sector law / Municipal governance
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Complex litigation management, transactional law expertise, legal research, contract negotiation, ordinance drafting, project management, team delegation
Preferred skills
Experience with police misconduct cases, constitutional rights violations, government procurement, real-estate transactions
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Represent the City in court and before administrative boards; investigate and prepare for litigation involving the City; draft and review legal documents; provide legal advice to minimize jurisdiction liability; conduct legal research; negotiate agreements; manage agency projects by setting goals and timelines
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship duties