Deputy City Attorney III/IV (Public Bond)

About the role

The Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney is one of the nation's largest municipal law offices. With over 1,000 legal professionals, including 500 attorneys, the Office provides the City of Los Angeles ("City") with the highest caliber of legal services, ranging from prosecuting criminal misdemeanors and playing a leading role in criminal justice reform to advising on homelessness initiatives, defending civil lawsuits and claims, and bringing civil enforcement actions in the name of the People of the State of California. Guided by an overarching commitment to integrity, accountability and transparency, we find great meaning in the work we do and the services we provide. We seek collaborative team players who understand that fulfilling our mission is key to making a positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the CAO’s Debt Administration Section and other City departments (other than the proprietary departments and the Housing Department), including the Bureau of Sanitation, the Mayor and City Council, on municipal finance matters concerning the issuance and administration of tax-exempt and taxable bonds;
• Provide legal advice to the CAO’s Debt Administration Section and other City departments (other than the proprietary departments and the Housing Department), including the Bureau of Sanitation, the Mayor and City Council, on State and Federal post-issuance compliance matters applicable to municipal bonds;
• Provide legal advice to the CAO’s Debt Administration Section and other City departments (other than the proprietary departments and the Housing Department), including the Bureau of Sanitation, the Mayor and City Council, on disclosure and securities law matters applicable to municipal bonds;
• Negotiate and advise on contracts relating to municipal financings, including leases, indentures, credit facility agreements, escrow agreements, and bond purchase agreements;
• Prepare ballot measures seeking voter authorization for matters such as general obligation bonds or special taxes;
• Advising on Proposition 218, Proposition 26, and other similar issues;
• Prepare related ordinances for municipal financings;
• Provide opinions related to municipal financings;
• Prepare City Council Reports, and other documents relating to municipal bond financings and municipal finance matters.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in all courts in the State of California;
• At least 5 years of municipal bond financing experience;
• Knowledge of and experience with municipal bonds and other debt financing for California local agencies (including the various bond programs administered by the CAO, such as general obligation bonds, lease financings, revenue bond financings, tax and revenue anticipation note financings, Mello-Roos community facilities districts and financings, assessments, and special taxes);
• Knowledge of laws relating to municipal bond financings and other municipal finance matters, including securities laws;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to work as a team member with City staff, external bond and disclosure counsels, and municipal advisors;
• Demonstrated research and writing skills in complex areas of law.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience advising legislative bodies, including knowledge of the California Public Records Act, Brown Act and conflict of interest laws;
• Knowledge of and experience with public contracting laws and procurement practices;
• Experience providing legal advice to public agencies and/or regulatory agencies, and public officials.

Supplemental Information

Current Location: City Hall East, 200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles. Position is subject to assignment at any location within the County of Los Angeles. Work Location and Parking: This position requires regular onsite work. Employer-provided parking is limited and may not be available for this classification. Employees may be responsible for securing and paying for parking at nearby facilities. Applicants are encouraged to review available commute and transportation resources through the City’s COMMUTEwell program. For more information, please visit: https://lacommutewell.com.

Classification: For internal applicants only – Placement in this position will initially be as a lateral transfer with the selected candidate assuming the position in their current classification.

Retirement Benefits: Employees participate in the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS), which includes mandatory employee pension contributions through payroll deduction. The City also contributes toward the employee’s retirement benefit. Contribution rates are established by the applicable retirement system and may vary based on employee classification, membership status, and other factors. For more information, please visit: https://www.lacers.org.

Contact Questions?

Please email atty.recruit@lacity.org