City Attorney

American Fork City's mission is to provide excellence in service to residents, visitors, and the business community to foster a high quality of life.

American Fork City is seeking an experienced, solutions-oriented City Attorney to serve as the City's chief legal advisor and a trusted partner to City leadership. This is an opportunity to shape municipal decision-making, protect the City's interests, proactively manage legal risk, and help guide the City's continued growth and development.

Working closely with the Mayor, City Council, City Administrator, and department directors, the City Attorney provides practical, timely legal counsel that supports effective governance and responsible public service. The ideal candidate combines strong legal expertise with sound judgment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal and organizational challenges with professionalism, integrity, and discretion.

This role extends beyond traditional legal practice. The City Attorney will lead the City's legal function, establish effective processes for delivering in-house legal services, manage litigation and claims, oversee outside counsel, and help departments find lawful, practical solutions to operational challenges.

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• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an American Bar Association-accredited law school.

• Active license to practice law in Utah and membership in good standing with the Utah State Bar.

• At least six years of progressively responsible legal experience.

• Experience advising organizational leadership, managing complex civil legal matters, and drafting or reviewing contracts, ordinances, resolutions, or comparable legal documents.

• Strong knowledge of Utah municipal law and the legal principles governing local government, including land use, contracts, employment, real property, governmental immunity, public meetings and records, and municipal powers and procedures.

• Excellent legal research, analysis, drafting, negotiation, advocacy, and oral and written communication skills.

• The ability to evaluate legal risks, exercise independent professional judgment, and provide practical, solution-oriented advice.

• The ability to explain complex legal matters clearly to elected officials, employees, boards, commissions, and other stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and leadership skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate outside counsel, and develop effective legal-service processes.

• A high degree of integrity, discretion, emotional intelligence, professional independence, and commitment to public service.

Experience in municipal or local government law, land use, public-sector legal practice, or a closely related area is highly desirable. Supervisory, lead attorney, or legal project-management experience is preferred.

American Fork City offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and financial security, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement benefits through a 401(k) plan

• Life insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

• Paid time off

• Employee discounts

• A collaborative workplace with knowledgeable, approachable colleagues who value teamwork and public service

If you are a thoughtful legal professional who values public service, exercises sound judgment, and wants to help a growing city navigate complex challenges and opportunities, we invite you to apply.

Bring your legal expertise, leadership, and commitment to public service to American Fork City. Help us make informed decisions, protect our community's interests, and deliver excellence in municipal government.