Assistant City Attorney (Utilities/Development Services) - Edmond

Listing Title:
Assistant City Attorney (Utilities/Development Services) 

Listing Description
Starting Annual Salary: $83,787.91

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

The Assistant City Attorney (Utilities/Development Services) focuses on issues concerning public utilities and franchises. They also will also assist in litigated matters handled in-house (rather than by outside litigation counsel) and act as a backup for miscellaneous issues related to development services.

This position is expected start on or around July 6, 2026, subject to City Council approval of the FY2027 budget.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Juris Doctor degree
- 2 years of related experience and/or training
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Licensed in good standing to practice law in Oklahoma
- Licensed to practice law in the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals (preferred)
- Eligible for admission to practice in federal court
- Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
- Review and provide feedback on public infrastructure contracts and professional services contracts
- Assist City departments in maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations applicable to public utilities and development services
- Advise on matters relating to public utilities, including but not limited to:
- Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974
- Fair and Open Competition in Governmental Construction Act
- Public Construction Management Act for Political Subdivisions
- Edmond Municipal Code
- Public right-of-way acquisition & encroachment
- Non-City utilities working in the public right-of-way
- Telecommunications licenses
- Franchise agreements
- Assist in litigated matters where the City is a party or non-party
- Draft pleadings and other necessary documents
- Attend court hearings
- Review, draft, and update ordinances, resolutions, memoranda, and other documents
- Provide legal advice on matters related to development services

NECESSARY SKILLS: 
- Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
- Ability to pass extensive background process and pre-employment drug and audio screenings

BENEFITS: 
- Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
- Retirement plans
- Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
- Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards
- Paid parental leave
- Potential for bilingual pay
- A tangible impact for the City Attorney, Legal Services Department, and residents in the City of Edmond
- A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued


APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY MAY BE RE-PUBLISHED AS NEEDED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant’s and/or employee’s race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual’s membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes. 

(Job) Location:
Edmond, Oklahoma 

Website Address (please do not delete the http://):
http://www.edmondok.gov/320/Human-Resources

Contact Information -

Company/Municipality Name:
City of Edmond 

Street Address
24 E 1st St 

City
Edmond 

State
Oklahoma 

Zip Code
73034 

Phone Number
405-359-4699 

Contact Job Title:
Talent Coordinator 

First Name
Samantha 

Last Name
Nelson 

Email Address
recruiting@edmondok.gov

Listing Expiration Date:
05/22/2026