Deputy City Attorney, Government Team

Job overview

The Deputy City Attorney, Government Team role is hybrid-eligible and based in San Francisco, CA. The salary range is $158,548–$277,810 per year. The San Francisco City Attorney’s Office provides legal services to City leaders and departments to support public services and protect the interests of the City and its residents. The attorney serves as general counsel to City officials and agencies, providing legal analysis and advice on a broad range of municipal matters. The role supports government decision-making through legal interpretation, drafting, contract review, and advice to commissioners and agency clients.

What you'll do

• Provide oral and written legal advice and interpretations
• advise on legal risks of government actions
• draft ordinances, ballot measures, and administrative regulations
• review contracts for legal and procedural sufficiency
• advise commissioners before and during commission meetings
• support City officials and agencies on issues under local, state, and federal law.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

deputy city attorney

government law

municipal law

general counsel

legal advice

ordinance drafting

contract review

san francisco ca

hybrid eligible

city and county of san francisco

$158,548–$277,810 annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Robust health, retirement, and other benefits.

Why this role

The Government Team generally does not handle litigation, except third-party subpoenas, and may support litigation handled by other Office teams.

About the employer

City and County of San Francisco is hiring for this role. Industry: Other General Government Support. Sector: 92.