Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, Davenport is characterized by rolling hills and breathtaking riverfront views. In fact, in 2021, WorldAtlas named it as one of ten “Prettiest River Towns in America.” More importantly, the City is known for its friendly neighbors, strong midwestern values and work ethic, proud heritage, and excellent quality of life. In other words, Davenport is a great place to call home, and it has been recognized as such - Livability named the City as one of the top 100 best places to live in the United States in 2023.

The Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator are seeking an individual who will be a partner, supporter, and trusted advisor to them, the city’s staff, and the City’s Boards and Commissions. A key to the next Corporation Counsel’s success will be understanding that presentation of what is legally correct can be just as important, and sometimes more important, than the advice itself. Transparency has been an ongoing discussion among City Council members, and the Corporation Counsel will play a key role in helping to develop and promote strategies to achieve this objective. To do so, the individual will need to envision the public’s perception of actions that the City might take and recommend a course that is both legally sound as well as one that will inspire the public’s confidence.

Admission to the Bar of the State of Iowa, and ten (10) years of experience in the practice of corporate law related to municipal government are required. The best candidate will be experienced in civil, criminal, constitutional, contract, employment, and administrative law and procedures as well as the management of personnel. An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the required work in this position can be substituted.

The salary range is $160,000 to $220,000. The actual salary will depend on qualifications and experience. To apply, e-mail your cover letter and resume to Recruit28@cb-asso.com by July 12th. Please note that we intend to screen resumes as they arrive and will be passing well-qualified candidates along to the City for consideration. If you are interested, please apply sooner rather than later. Questions should be directed to Steve Sorrell at (513) 317-0678, Scott Krim at (801) 628-8364, or Colin Baenziger at (561) 707-3537. For more information, go to www.cb-asso.com and click on “Executive Search / Active Recruitments”.