The Hampton City Attorney's Office is recruiting a new Procurement Attorney. This position will serve as the primary legal advisor to the Procurement Office. Other assignments will depend on the successful candidate's experience and interests, and may include counsel to several of the City's entertainment and tourism facilities, including the Hampton Coliseum, Aquaplex, and American Theater; counsel to the Hampton Employees Retirement System (closed to new entrants since 1984); and legal adviser concerning federal funding programs (e.g, Community Development Block Grants) and intellectual property matters. Transactional legal experience in contracts or procurement is required. Experience with the Virginia Public Procurement Act or in local government law is preferred. Applications should explicitly highlight relevant experience.
The position is anticipated to be filled as Assistant City Attorney II, which requires at least two years' relevant legal experience. The position may be underfilled as Assistant City Attorney I if the selected candidate does not possess at least two years' relevant legal experience. The anticipated hiring range for Assistant City Attorney II is $82,806 to $115,928. The anticipated hiring range for Assistant City Attorney I is $75,828 to $83,410.
This is an in-person position. Current policy permits telework up to two days per week, as schedule and work assignments allow. The position may require attendance at evening meetings. The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check.