The City of Boca Raton, FL, is seeking a City Attorney to join its leadership team. Boca Raton is the second largest city in Palm Beach County, serving over 100,000 residents and 14,000 businesses. This Atlantic coast city is a thriving part of south Florida’s “Gold Coast,” o?ering world class entertainment, dining, and luxury shopping. The sub-tropical climate allows an active lifestyle with year-round enjoyment of the coastline, intracoastal waterway, 49 parks, private and municipal golf courses, and lakes. In 2025, Boca Raton will be celebrating its centennial and rich heritage as a city.

The Boca Raton City Charter establishes a council / manager form of government with a five-member City Council elected at-large to designated seats on a non-partisan basis. The City Manager and the City Attorney are appointed by the Council. City government provides a full range of services. All City functions are guided by strategic planning which has a five-year horizon. The City Attorney participates in Strategic Plan projects and is integral to Plan development and implementation.

Legal Department Duties

• Serve as legal advisor to the city council and city manager
• Advise department heads and city boards through the o?ce of the city manager
• Serve as attorney of record in all civil suits, actions and legal proceedings
• Prosecute eminent domain proceedings, ordinance violations, and other civil suits, actions and legal proceedings
• Defend legal actions brought against the city
• Render legal opinions requested by the city council or city manager
• Prepare or approve city ordinances, resolutions, deeds, contracts and other legal instruments
• Establish legal department policies and practices for responsive and timely handling
• Attend regular and special meetings of the city council
• Negotiate the settlement of claims, debts, demands or causes of action
• Perform such duties, powers and responsibilities as assigned by the city council or ordinance

Executive Team Duties

• Collaborate with the Executive Team in the development and update of the Strategic Plan
• Partner with the City Council and senior management teams to implement the Strategic Plan
• Bring a broad perspective to Executive Team discussions to encompass a range of stakeholder viewpoints and interests
• Communicate risks and benefits to educate and guide City Council decision making
• Identify options and alternatives to achieve consensus, “get to yes” and solve problems
• Manage legal department activities consistent with City Council priorities
• Participate in the identification of a regulatory framework for new development, redevelopment, and Community Redevelopment Agency actions

Position Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university; member in good standing of the Florida Bar Association and a member of the American Bar Association or the National Bar Association. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible legal experience, including 5 years government practice and 5 years supervisory / management experience.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range starting at $250,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Retirement plan options are available for either defined contribution 401(a) plan or defined benefit pension plan. Executive benefits package includes comprehensive healthcare, generous leave program with sell back opportunities, and professional growth opportunities.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply online at www.GovHRjobs.com with a cover letter, resume and contact information for five professional references by October 4, 2024, to Jim Dinneen, MGT Approved Independent Executive Recruiter. Questions may be directed to Jim Dinneen at (386) 846-2612.