The City of Branson is seeking a highly qualified and experienced City Attorney to serve as the chief legal advisor to the City Administrator, Mayor, Board of Aldermen, and City departments. This position plays a key role in supporting sound governance, protecting the City's legal interests, and providing practical, timely, and strategic legal guidance on a wide range of municipal matters.
What You'll Do:
- Provide legal counsel to City leadership and departments on a variety of municipal matters.
- Prepare legal documents including contracts, ordinances, resolutions, policies, and legal opinions.
- Represent the City in legal proceedings, Board meetings, and administrative hearings as assigned.
- Protect the City's interests by supporting litigation, ensuring legal compliance, and helping manage risk.
Who We Need:
- A trusted advisor who exercises sound judgment and provides practical legal guidance.
- A collaborative partner who builds strong relationships with City leaders, departments, and the community.
- A detail-oriented professional who manages multiple priorities and produces high-quality legal work.
- A public servant who leads with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to protecting the City's interests.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
- Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with a juris doctorate.
- Evidence of passing the Missouri State Bar Examination and a valid Missouri Bar number.
- A valid, current license to practice law in the State of Missouri and the ability to maintain such licensure.
- A license from another state with reciprocity may be accepted, provided the employee obtains Missouri licensure prior to beginning employment. Any application, licensing, or related costs associated with obtaining a Missouri law license are the sole responsibility of the employee.
- Five (5) years of combined experience, practicing law in the public or private sectors.
- Knowledge of labor relations, civil litigation, collective bargaining and municipal, state, federal, and constitutional law affecting municipal government.
- Some supervisory experience.
- Possess a valid driver's license and must be insurable under the City of Branson's motor vehicle coverage when operating a vehicle as a part of the position.
- Successfully pass a background investigation and drug and alcohol screenings.
What will set you apart from the Others:
- Prior experience as a Chief Legal Counsel, City Attorney, or Deputy City Attorney for a municipality or county.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in municipal law, criminal law, business law, tax law, employment law or real estate law.
- Familiarity with and understanding of Missouri state statues and municipal law.
- Experience with legal software such as Westlaw, case management systems, and legal matter intake software.
Complete Job Description: Please click HERE for the full job description.
Why You'll Love Working Here: (We offer more than just a paycheck - We invest in you!) Enjoy great benefits like:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- LAGERS retirement program
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and 13 holidays
- Cox Fitness Center membership (Individual membership) -- AquaPlex family pass
- Tuition reimbursement and paid training
Compensation and Benefits: The starting wage range is $200,000 - $225,000 annually. Please click HERE for compensation/benefits information
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated legal professional to serve in a meaningful leadership role
and contribute to the continued success, accountability, and effective operation of municipal government.
Closing Date: Until Filled
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Some after hours are required, including, but not limited to, having regular attendance at all Board meetings.
Work Location: City of Branson, Missouri; City Hall. This is an in office position requiring work to be performed onsite.