CITY OF BRIDGEPORT, CONNECTICUT

The City of Bridgeport is now accepting submissions for the position of Associate City Attorney, Business Transactions & Real Estate Office of the City Attorney The City Attorney's Office provides legal representation in accordance with the City Charter to the City, its officers and employees, the City Council, Board of Education ("BOE"), and its agencies, boards,missions, and departments. The Office prosecutes and defends civil actions brought against such parties in any state or federal court or before any administrative body. The Office reviews all legal claims of personal injury, premises liability or property damage against the City, adjusts and investigates those claims and provides the City's defense when necessary. The Office also handles employment law issues, reviews or drafts all City contracts, delivers legal advice, counsel, and drafting assistance to such parties.

For more information visit:

bridgeportct.gov/government/departments/city-attorney.

Salary and Benefits:

$89,599.00 (step/level 1)

• $97,746.00 (step/level 2)
• $109,768 (step/level 3)
• $116,520.00 (step/level 4)
• $123,280.00 (step/level 5)
• $130,036.00 (step/level 6)
• $136,788.00 (step/level 7)
• $143,542.00 (step/level 8)
• $150,296.00 (step/level 9)
• $157,051.00 (step/level 10)
• $164,906.00 (step/level 11)
• $172,516.

00 (step/level 12) annually. Starting salary shall bemensurate with experience and qualification as determined by the City. This position is affiliated with the Bridgeport City Attorneys Union, Local 1303-272, Council #4, AFSCME AFL-CIO and includes an extensive package of benefits as outlined with the associated collective bargain agreement (aka "union contract"). The above salary is subject to cost-of-living increases as negotiated by the respective bargaining unit. The benefits shall include health insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription), a term life insurance policy, paid leave (sick, vacation, personal), paid holidays, and other voluntary employee paid benefits. The City of Bridgeport also offers several voluntary benefit programs via automatic payroll deduction: 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan with Roth options, legal services, andplimentary discounted perks for city municipal employees. Tuition reimbursement is available to most City employees based upon the terms of the contract which covers the employee. Additionally, tuition discounts may be available at various universities and colleges that have partnered with the City of Bridgeport. The City participates in the Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement System (CMERS) (osc.ct.gov/rbsd/cmers/muniretire.htm), which requires both employer and employee contributions. Please be aware that your earnings from this position are not covered under Social Security; instead, you will make contributions towards your government pension plan. For further information, you may visit the Social Security at ssa.gov.

Application Process:

Mail, deliver or email a resume, a cover letter, and three (3) professional references to the Civil Service Commission office, Room 106, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604 or by email to COB.Jobsbridgeportct.gov. Please include "Associate City Attorney" in the subject line. Acceptingplete submissions until Tuesday, August 25, 2026. (Any/all changes to this opening shall be at the discretion of the City of Bridgeport). This position will require a pre-employment medical examination and controlled substance screening. Municipal Profile The City of Bridgeport is in Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound. It is bordered by the towns of Trumbull to the north, Fairfield to the west, and Stratford to the east; with an approximate population of 147,000, 50,367 households, and a population density of 9,226 residents per square mile. Nicknamed the "Park City" for its over 40 public parks and 1,300 acres of public space, Bridgeport is a vibrantmunity home to numerous attractions that enhance the City's economic fortunes. The Barnum Museum showcases the life and times of the former City mayor and renowned showman, P.T. Barnum. The Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater holds live music and other shows. The Total Mortgage Arena brings hundreds of thousands of visitors annually to Bridgeport's Downtown to watch minor league hockey, college basketball, college hockey, and other events. The Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is one of the most visited tourist attractions and only zoo in the State. The Sacred Heart University's Discovery Museum and Planetarium, located in the North End of the City, offers interactive science and space displays. Additionally, Bridgeport is home to a Vinny Brand's Stress Factory Comedy Club and many fine dining options.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

An Associate City Attorney for Business and Real Estate Transactions serves as legal counsel to the municipality on a broad range ofmercial, real estate, economic development, procurement, and transactional matters. The attorney provides legal advice to municipal officials, departments, boards,missions, and authorities regarding the acquisition, disposition, leasing, financing, development, and management of municipal property and assets, as well as contracts and business transactions. The position requires the ability to negotiateplex agreements, manage legal risk, and ensurepliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position provides an outstanding opportunity to address the mostplex legal challenges, work closely with elected officials to carry out City priorities and policies, partner with city leadership, and join a team of dedicated professionals in service to the Bridgeportmunity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions or duties described below are the primary functions and duties of the position. T may be other types of work that may be performed, and the omission of a particular duty or function does not exclude that duty or function from the position provided the duty or function is similar in work, related to the work or logically assigned to the position.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and approve contracts, intergovernmental agreements, professional services agreements, construction contracts, purchase agreements, collections, and othermercial transactions.
• Provide legal counsel on municipal real estate acquisitions, sales, exchanges, foreclosure, leases, easements, rights-of-way, licenses, and development agreements.
• Advise municipal officials on economic development projects, public-private partnerships, redevelopment initiatives, tax incentive agreements, tax appeals, and infrastructure projects.
• Provide legal guidance regarding procurement laws,petitive bidding requirements, requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for qualifications (RFQs), and public purchasing policies.
• Prepare and review ordinances, resolutions, policies, and other legislative documents relating to business and real estate matters.
• Advise municipal departments regarding risk management, regulatorypliance, ethics, conflicts of interest, and public records requirements.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, titlepanies, consultants, engineers, and other professionals onplex transactions.
• Attend meetings of the governing body,mittees, boards, andmissions as required.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting municipal business operations and real estate matters.
• Represent, or assist in the representation of, the municipality in administrative proceedings, negotiations, and litigation related to transactional matters when assigned.
• Perform other legal duties as assigned by the City Attorney.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.
• A minimum of ten (10) years' experience is preferred for this position, but the City Attorney will make an exception for well-qualified candidates with less than ten (10) years' experience.
• Admission to practice law in the state of Connecticut and must be in good standing with the Connecticut Judicial Branch.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of municipal law, local government operations, and/or administrative law.
• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines while managing multiple projects withpeting priorities.
• Extensive knowledge ofmercial contracts, real estate law, land use, zoning, procurement, and economic development.
• Positive attitude and ability to build effective working relationships with elected officials, municipal staff, developers, businesses, and members of the public.
• Ability to identify legal risks and develop practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Ability to exercise discretion, good judgement, and poise in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while exercising sound professional judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable amodations which do not cause undue hardship may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Frequent downward flexion of neck, side-to-side turning of the neck, fine finger dexterity and grasp to manipulate the keyboard, telephone, writing instruments, papers, books, manuals, and reports.

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds such as boxes of case materials, files, or other documents.
• Ability to see and read objects closely, such as typing from another document, reading/proofreading a report, read plans, using aputer monitor, filing and/or retrieving information from a filing system and verifying the accuracy of financial information.

This job description is not, nor is to be intended to be, aplete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, and qualifications whichprise this position. The above is intended as a general summary only. You should not rely on it as aplete or binding explanation. This summary is subject to the reasonable discretion of city management. This summary does not constitute a contract of employment, express or implied, between the employee and City of Bridgeport. This is an informational guide and is subject to correction of any information which may have been inadvertently misstated.