Limited Entry Assistant City Attorney – Municipal Operations

About the Team

The City and County of Denver supports a diverse, inclusive, and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. The Denver City Attorney's Office is one of the largest law firms in Colorado, with over 230 attorneys and staff members. It boasts the most diverse practice of any law firm in the state, serving clients ranging from the Mayor and City Council to all city agencies, departments, boards, commissions, and authorities.

The Municipal Operations section provides full-service legal representation and advice to City officials and employees. It handles a steady stream of clients with an incredible variety of legal needs, including general municipal law, construction contracts, procurement, government contracting, municipal finance, bankruptcy, real estate, land use, environmental regulation, and commercial litigation. The office is dedicated to being an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment where every person has the opportunity to achieve the highest professional and personal development and is accorded the highest degree of dignity and respect.

About the Role

The Denver City Attorney's Office seeks an Entry Level real estate and construction Attorney to join the Municipal Operations Section as an Assistant City Attorney. In this role, you will primarily represent the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, as well as the Department of Finance and Real Estate Section.

You will partner with executive leadership and staff to advise on construction procurement, bid issues, contracting, real estate transactions, and municipal law. As the senior expert on construction and finance-related issues, you will participate in the City's most complex construction projects. Your day-to-day will involve drafting and negotiating contracts, interpreting City ordinances and charter requirements, conducting legal research, and providing formal legal opinions on complex matters. You will also have the opportunity to provide guidance to associate and entry-level attorneys.

This is a full-time limited position with an expected end date of December 31, 2031. The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. On-site work takes place at the Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building (201 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202) during office hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

Hiring Process

This posting will accept applications until Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Equal Opportunity

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. The City also ensures that all employees and applicants have access to oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations at no cost.