Legal Counsel
Current• Provide legal counsel and research on title and conveyance and land use issues,conduct real estate closing transactions, and undertake a variety of legal matters,perform legal research, draft documents and opinions, conduct or assist withlimited civil litigation.• Work with a team from other agency departments to ensure all agencyProcurement processes are set up in accordance with applicable law. ReviewRequest for Proposals for real estate disposition and services, and… Show more • Provide legal counsel and research on title and conveyance and land use issues,conduct real estate closing transactions, and undertake a variety of legal matters,perform legal research, draft documents and opinions, conduct or assist withlimited civil litigation.• Work with a team from other agency departments to ensure all agencyProcurement processes are set up in accordance with applicable law. ReviewRequest for Proposals for real estate disposition and services, and contracts forgoods and services to determine appropriate procurement methodology. Providelegal advice on agency procurement and contract policies and process.• Conduct legal research and write legal memoranda on a variety of agency issues,including but not limited to real estate sales, lease agreements, affordable housing,loans, mortgages, zoning matters, and other land use matters. Interpret and applyregulations, statutes, and other city, state, and federal requirements andguidelines. Prepare verbal and written legal memos on selected issues.• May assist in the development and preparation of opinions on more complexmatters. Assist in negotiations on behalf of the BPDA. Maintain familiarity withapplicable laws and provide legal advice on selected projects or issues to BPDAstaff members. Interpret and apply regulations, statutes, and other city, state andfederal requirements and guidelines.• As directed, duties involve limited representation of the BPDA before allcourts and administrative agencies on selected cases as assigned. As directed,initiate legal action on behalf of the BPDA. Within established parameters,negotiate settlements prior to and during litigation. Prepare and present case;conduct required research; file all appropriate documents and motions on a timelybasis; conduct interviews and depositions. Recommend further action or appealon appropriate decisions and judgements. Show less