Attorney/Lawyer

Robert Half • Des Moines, IA • 4h ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer on behalf of our client to lead and oversee a municipal legal department serving a city in Iowa. This Long-term Contract position calls for a strategic legal leader who can guide department operations, advise senior city leadership, and represent the organization in a wide range of legal matters. The role combines hands-on legal counsel with leadership responsibilities, requiring sound judgment, strong communication skills, and deep knowledge of public sector law and civil litigation.

Responsibilities:

Lead the daily direction of the legal department, setting priorities, reviewing performance, and ensuring work aligns with organizational objectives and legal obligations.

Provide legal counsel to executive leadership, elected officials, and department heads on matters involving municipal operations, policy interpretation, and risk management.

Represent the organization in litigation, claims, and other legal proceedings, including oversight of case strategy, pleadings, motions, discovery, and resolution planning.

Draft, review, and revise ordinances, resolutions, contracts, forms, and other legal documents required to support organizational business and council actions.

Manage departmental administration, including budgeting, staff supervision, policy development, and coordination with leadership team members across the legal function.

Evaluate complex legal issues involving civil law, torts, contracts, civil rights, administrative processes, appellate matters, and real property concerns, and deliver clear written and verbal guidance.

Partner with internal departments, court personnel, government agencies, community stakeholders, and the public to maintain effective communication and support efficient legal operations.

Participate in personnel-related matters such as recruitment, employee development, training, and issue resolution within the department.

Serve as a visible representative of the legal department by attending meetings, presenting legal recommendations, and responding professionally to public and stakeholder inquiries.

Requirements - Active attorney license with the ability to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.

Demonstrated experience in civil litigation, including drafting motions, briefing, discovery, and case management.

Strong background in municipal law or public sector legal work, with knowledge of contracts, torts, civil rights, administrative law, and real property matters.

Proven ability to lead legal teams, supervise staff, and manage departmental operations in a complex environment.

Excellent legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues to varied audiences.

Experience preparing and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other formal legal documents.

Ability to build productive working relationships with senior leadership, government officials, courts, community groups, media representatives, and the public.

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