City Attorney

At the City of Spring Hill, every role ultimately serves to make a positive impact for the community. As part of our leadership team, the City Attorney guides our community through complex legal landscapes, protects the City from legal risk and helps shape the policies that safeguard the values that make our city thrive. We are seeking an experienced, collaborative, energetic City Attorney to serve as the primary legal advisor on a wide range of legal matters overseeing legal compliance, proactive legal strategies, labor issues, and general municipal, public or local government law operations. If you are an experienced legal expert looking for an opportunity to collaboratively be a part of the framework of a growing, dynamic city, this role is for you. We offer excellent comprehensive benefits including 100% City paid medical, dental and vision premiums for the 2026 Plan Year. We also offer other great benefits such as vision care allotment, paid leave, holiday pay, KPERS retirement and a City of Spring Hill Retirement package. Start a great new career and apply now! Pay, Education & Experience Salary range is $136,406.40 to $213,616. Actual starting pay depends on the experience and skills considered during the offer process. Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required. Member of the State of Kansas Bar Association in good standing required. 5 years of experience with substantial background in municipal, public, or local government law required. Responsibilities Provides leadership, management and direction to the Mayor, City Council and City Staff on all components of municipal law and legal matters relating to City operations; Prepares and reviews ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, easements, bonds, and other legal documents; Represents the City, or supervises outside counsel, in civil litigation, lawsuits, administrative, tort and eminent domain proceedings; Manages legal risks and oversees outside counsel when specialized legal services are required, such as retained litigation counsel, bond counsel, and municipal court officers; When applicable, leads, supervises and evaluates personnel towards the improvement of programs, processes and procedures to increase efficiency, effectiveness and productivity; Drafts, negotiates, and reviews legal contracts with outside vendors and contractors; Monitors changes in laws and ensures the City policies remain current and develop strategies to minimize legal liabilities; Manages legal aspects of property acquisitions, easements, public works and engineering projects; Provides direct supervision and oversight of the City Clerk and Community Services Department; Responsible for the training, development and utilization of department personnel when applicable, including regular training on City policies such as EEO policies; Reviews and approves department invoices and statements for line item budget accounting within the City Attorney’s department; Responsible for short and long-range planning goals of the City Attorney’s department; Attends all City Council, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings, as well as any other committee or board as requested by the City Administrator, providing legal advice and serving as parliamentarian; Assists FOIA officer in responding to KORA requests; Enforces department policies, procedures, safety procedures and practices; Effectively communicates to elected and appointed officials, citizens and other interested parties while keeping the City Administrator informed of departmental activities, project status and any other relevant matters. Duties, responsibilities, scheduling, shift assignments and work location, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities A thorough knowledge of the legal profession principles and practices as applied to municipal, public or local government law. Proficiency in land use, zoning, employment law, public finance and constitutional law. Able to acquire a thorough knowledge of City policies and procedures. Strong legal research, analytical skills, drafting ability, negotiation and communication skills. Capable of supervising employees within own department and providing training to employees City-wide. This employee should be able to operate computers, printers, photocopiers, desk and cell phones, and other office equipment. The ability to advocate, negotiate, understand and anticipate problems, to develop and enforce policies and budgets, to interpret data and develop concepts to explain findings, and to read and interpret written documents, federal, state, and local environmental regulations and reports is required. This employee should possess excellent supervisory skills, organizational, management, oral and written communication skills. Proven leader; relationship builder with a collaborative approach, relatable communicator with a strong ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences and superior listening skills. The City Attorney must be able to professionally and effectively communicate with citizens and elected officials. To apply 100% City paid medical, dental and vision premiums offered for the 2026 Plan Year. We also offer other great benefits such as vision care allotment, paid leave, holiday pay, longevity bonus, KPERS retirement and a City of Spring Hill Retirement package. Start a great career with the City of Spring Hill. The City of Spring Hill, Kansas, values an inclusive workforce by providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. All employment decisions at the City of Spring Hill, Kansas, are based on operational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, sex or gender, gender identity or expression including transgender status, citizenship, religion or creed, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry or national origin, military status or service in the military. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourage applicants of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures to apply. All dimensions of diversity in the workplace are welcomed by us and we aim to extend that inclusivity to the partners we work with. #J-18808-Ljbffr