The Town of Erie is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Deputy Town Attorney to play a key role in a newly established in-house legal department. Working closely with the Town Attorney, this position provides advanced legal counsel to the Town Council, Town Manager, and departments across the organization on a wide range of complex municipal matters.

The Deputy Town Attorney will handle sophisticated legal issues including construction and other contracts, real property, zoning and land use, liquor licensing, taxation, election law, open records, municipal code drafting and interpretation, consultation law, governmental liability and immunity, human resources, and law enforcement. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned municipal attorney who thrives on variety, values public service, and is energized by helping shape a growing legal team and dynamic community.

All staff are expected to adhere to the Town’s mission, vision, and TRUE Erie values.

Posting Dates:
12/22/2025 – 01/18/2026

This posting will close on Sunday, January 18th at 11:59PM. Please ensure your application is complete for consideration. All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process. This job may close early without further notice.

Anticipated Work Schedule:
Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Flexibility is essential, as the role requires attendance at evening Town Council and committee meetings when scheduled.
This position includes an office at Town Hall and requires a minimum of three in-office days per week, with the option to work remotely for up to two days. Due to the complexity of the role, additional in-office days may be necessary.
Work hours are subject to change in accordance with the needs of the Town and may include occasional adjustments.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides staff assistance to the Town Attorney and special legal counsel retained by the Town Attorney.

Provides legal advice to Town Council, boards and commissions, and Town departments.
Represents the Town in administrative and quasi-judicial proceedings.
In the absence of the Town Attorney acts on their behalf with Council and staff support.
Works in partnership with other employees and departments of the Town to deliver effective and innovative services.
Confers with staff, including supervisory, managerial, and administrative personnel as needed regarding Town wide and departmental policies and procedures.
Attends Town Council meetings, Town executive leadership meetings, board and commission meetings, and other applicable meetings, as directed or in place of Town Attorney, to advise on legal concerns and matters.
Advises applicable administrators or departments of potential problems or concerns and makes recommendations on changes or improvements.
Provides verbal and written information to departments, including legal opinions.
Drafts, reviews, and negotiates Town ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents.
Manages workload and ensures that responsibilities comply with the Town Charter, Erie Municipal Code, Town policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Maintains confidentiality of information consistent with applicable Town policy, and applicable state and federal regulations.
The Deputy Town Attorney shall at all times comply with applicable law and the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct.
Attends offsite meetings and travels to various sites within and outside of Erie and Colorado.
Monitor legal trends and developments affecting the Town and recommend appropriate policy changes.
Responds to resident inquiries concerning various legal issues as they relate to the Town.
May work extended hours due to litigation or participation in evening meetings as assigned.
May be assigned to supervise staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned by Town Attorney.

Desired Qualifications:
Strong experience in one or more of the following legal areas:

Construction

Land use/real estate

Employment law

Licensing

Elections

Finance

Strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to a non-legal audience
Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate information clearly and confidently
Excellent legal research and analytical skills are necessary to interpret statutes, precedents, and regulations
Adept at managing situations that require diplomacy, fairness, and sound judgment.
Strong negotiation skills.
Proven ability to lead cross-departmental legal initiatives or policy development.
Understanding of open meeting laws, public records acts, and ethics regulations.