Divisional Deputy City Solicitor – Regulatory Law Unit – Water Division

Position Summary The Divisional Deputy City Solicitor of the Water Division supervises five attorneys and one legal assistant. The Divisional Deputy serves as the general counsel to the Water Department, serving on the client’s executive team, works on the practice areas described above and performs the essential functions described below.  Essential Functions In addition to the Position Summary, responsibilities include but are not limited to: Supervising and managing attorneys in the Division, support staff and outside counsel  Advising City officials including the Water Commissioner, the Water Department’s Executive Staff and project managers on all legal matters arising in the operations of the utility  Coordinate and facilitate on matters with other City agencies on high profile projects Participating in weekly Water Department Executive Staff meetings and monthly meetings with the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS) Drafting and negotiating Water Department agreements, including professional services agreements, wholesale customer agreements, grant agreements, asset purchase agreements, public-private partnership agreements, development agreements Handle environmental law matters, including negotiation of Clean Water Act permits with regulatory agencies, enforcement of Pretreatment program, advising on Safe Drinking Water Act, Lead and Copper Rule, Clean Water Act, and various other environmental regulations Perform real estate transactions, including property purchase, easement and license agreements, condemnation matters Advise on administrative board hearings and appeals and other litigation matters involving the Water Department Assisting the Water Department with responses to Right-to-Know Law requests Serving as a member of the Water Department’s Bond Disclosure Committee Representing the Water Department in water, sewer and stormwater rate proceedings Advising the Water Department on new legislation and proposed regulations  Drafting of regulations, policies and procedures Providing legal advice on customer assistance programs Participating in external efforts to raise the profile of the Division, the Unit and the Law Department Providing opportunities for attorney training and mentoring Fostering and maintaining a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment that recognizes and values all forms of diversity  Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Philadelphia municipal laws, environmental laws, and administrative procedures Knowledge/Experience with municipal owned utility business Knowledge/Experience with legislative and regulatory processes Knowledge/Experience with contracts, real estate, government procurement and complex commercial transactions Knowledge/Experience with public utility law and utility rate making Ability to supervise and inspire a team of attorneys and support staff Ability to foster and maintain a collegial, inclusive, and professional work environment Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally for both lawyers and clients Ability to independently manage a large volume of complex regulatory and transactional matters Ability to train and mentor staff  Excellent judgment and critical thinking