Strategic City Attorney: Land Use & Governance Leader

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Lawyers Legal Counsel and Prosecution

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About the role

City of Ames seeks an experienced City Attorney to advise the Mayor, City Council, and staff, and to lead a capable legal team through complex municipal matters. You will provide practical, business-minded counsel on land use, governance, contracts, and utilities, and you will translate complex law into plain language for elected officials and the public. Ames is a council-manager city of about 68,000 residents in central Iowa; the ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA‑accredited school, Iowa

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