The City of Wichita Law Department is seeking an attorney with five-plus years of experience in airport law, construction law, and negotiating and drafting complex contracts for a wide variety of purposes. Position serves as sole counsel to a small-hub commercial service airport and reliever airport. Position is also responsible for providing enterprise risk awareness to stakeholders, advising on enforcement of contract performance and building dispute resolution for agreements covering the entire scope of municipal activities. Applicant should have experience using alternative construction project delivery methods and applying federal procurement requirements when appropriate. Applicant should possess sound judgment, an ability to prioritize and be capable of working successfully in a team environment with a wide range of internal departments as clients. The employee reports to the Director of Law, is directed and reviewed through the establishment of goals and the subsequent evaluation of progress toward goal attainment. 

Examples of Work Performed:

• Current contracts under development or administration. Lease of airport land to build high tech manufacturing plant.
• Progressive Design-Build water treatment plant (WIFIA) - $474 million
• CSP wastewater treatment plant (WIFIA) $300 million
• PPP project for riverfront hotel (STAR, TIF, Private) - $78 million
• Design-Bid-Build airport taxiway and apron rehabilitation (FAA) - $40 million
• Design-Bid-Build Transit multi-modal center and parking structure (FTA) - $14 million
• Phased CMAR urban wetland park (local bond) - $5 million
• Design-Build urban pocket park/public art (local bond) - $2 million
• Prepares and reviews opinions.
• Interprets and applies statutes, regulations, case law and evidentiary rules to contract drafting.
• Participates in managerial planning in different departments to foresee and forestall disputes with contracted parties and regulatory agencies.
• Leads the negotiation team of City stakeholders on major contracts (SaaS, construction engineering firms, economic development projects, etc.)
• Attends conferences and meetings of various commissions and boards as assigned.

These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and procedures of civil law, especially as they relate to municipal corporations, and ability to apply this knowledge to varied legal problems.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and materials of legal research and investigation.
• Thorough knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence in both federal and state court.
• Ability to analyze legal documents and instruments and anticipate implications or performance.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other Departments, representatives of outside agencies, opposing counsel, City officials, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Completion of work assignments may require the operation of a vehicle and the ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• Shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal regulations, guidance, and directives to Airport scenarios and agreements.