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Tech Technology
The Legal Division is looking for an attorney to be part of the Tech Legal team tasked with advising, counseling, structuring and negotiating technology, outsourcing and intellectual property-related transactions. This is a role for an attorney to join the Tech Legal team in New York or Dallas that, as part of its role, will support the firm’s private wealth management engineering and strategic sourcing divisions.
This position offers an opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across different business teams, including from the engineering division, as well as internal business lines, in connection with the development of new financial technology products, services and capabilities, and to interact closely with colleagues throughout the firm’s Legal and Compliance functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drafting and negotiating technology agreements, SaaS, software, data and content licensing, professional services agreements and intellectual property arrangements, with a focus on negotiating with cloud service providers.
- Instructing/working with/manage external counsel and consultants.
- Working closely with internal business clients and Legal and Compliance colleagues in identifying, assessing, and advising on various regulatory issues.
- Working with internal business clients and Legal and Compliance colleagues regarding the structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex transactions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Approximately of 8-10 years post qualification experience required, preferably in a mix of law firm and in-house experience within financial services or FinTech companies.
- Knowledge of technology, intellectual property, AI and contract laws and regulations.
- Significant experience in reviewing, advising, and negotiating on technology licensing and services contracts, including for data, software, digital platforms, or other technology services.
- Experience partnering with fast-paced internal clients and supporting business objectives.
- Strong organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
- Team player with sound commercial and legal judgment and strong analytical skills.
Comfortable engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders and senior executives.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
- High level of initiative, integrity and organization.
- Admitted to the New York or Texas State Bar.
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $185000-$295000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.
Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.
Tech Technology
The Legal Division is looking for an attorney to be part of the Tech Legal team tasked with advising, counseling, structuring and negotiating technology, outsourcing and intellectual property-related transactions. This is a role for an attorney to join the Tech Legal team in New York or Dallas that, as part of its role, will support the firm’s private wealth management engineering and strategic sourcing divisions.
This position offers an opportunity to work closely with stakeholders across different business teams, including from the engineering division, as well as internal business lines, in connection with the development of new financial technology products, services and capabilities, and to interact closely with colleagues throughout the firm’s Legal and Compliance functions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drafting and negotiating technology agreements, SaaS, software, data and content licensing, professional services agreements and intellectual property arrangements, with a focus on negotiating with cloud service providers.
- Instructing/working with/manage external counsel and consultants.
- Working closely with internal business clients and Legal and Compliance colleagues in identifying, assessing, and advising on various regulatory issues.
- Working with internal business clients and Legal and Compliance colleagues regarding the structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex transactions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Approximately of 8-10 years post qualification experience required, preferably in a mix of law firm and in-house experience within financial services or FinTech companies.
- Knowledge of technology, intellectual property, AI and contract laws and regulations.
- Significant experience in reviewing, advising, and negotiating on technology licensing and services contracts, including for data, software, digital platforms, or other technology services.
- Experience partnering with fast-paced internal clients and supporting business objectives.
- Strong organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously.
- Team player with sound commercial and legal judgment and strong analytical skills.
Comfortable engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders and senior executives.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
- High level of initiative, integrity and organization.
- Admitted to the New York or Texas State Bar.
Salary Range
The expected base salary for this New York, NY, United States-based position is $185000-$295000. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus if you are an active employee as of fiscal year-end.
Benefits
Goldman Sachs is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits and wellness offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are generally available to active, non-temporary, full-time and part-time US employees who work at least 20 hours per week, can be found here.
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- Government & Public Sector
- Law & Legal Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant city attorney jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active bar admission in the hiring state
- One to three years of civil litigation or government law experience
- Demonstrated legal research and brief-writing ability
- Experience advising boards, councils, or public agencies
- Familiarity with open meetings laws and public records statutes
Tips for Your Assistant City Attorney Job Search
Tailor your resume to municipal practice
City attorney offices want to see government-specific litigation experience, not just private practice. Highlight any work on public records law, municipal liability, or regulatory compliance, and name the government entities you represented, not just case types.
Get your bar admission in order first
Most postings require active bar admission in the state where the city sits, and some require it on day one, not within a grace period. Confirm your admission status before applying and address any pending applications directly in your cover letter.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant city attorney openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read the municipal code before your interview
Interviewers often test whether candidates understand the city's existing ordinances and pending litigation exposure. Reviewing the jurisdiction's municipal code and any recent council meeting agendas signals preparation that most candidates skip.
Negotiate start date alongside offer terms
City positions move through HR approval layers after an offer, and start dates are often inflexible. If you're currently employed, raise your availability window upfront rather than letting it surface as a problem after you've accepted.
Target openings that list your specialty area
Many cities post assistant city attorney roles tied to a specific practice group, such as utilities, housing, or public safety. Filtering for your specialty reduces competition and positions your application against a narrower, more relevant pool.
Assistant City Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant city attorneys?
City and County of San Francisco, Stinson Leonard Street, and Los Angeles City Attorney are hiring the most assistant city attorneys right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Larger municipal governments typically post multiple openings at once due to departmental specialization.
How many assistant city attorney jobs are remote?
About 82% of assistant city attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person nature of most government legal work. Advisory and transactional sub-areas such as contract review and policy drafting are more likely to allow hybrid arrangements than courtroom litigation roles.
How do you become an assistant city attorney?
You earn a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school, pass the bar exam in the state where you plan to work, and build experience in civil litigation, government law, or regulatory practice through clerkships, public defender or prosecutor work, or municipal internships. Applying directly to city law offices and county governments is the most direct path in.
How do you get hired as an assistant city attorney with little experience?
Focus on roles posted by smaller cities and municipalities, which often accept candidates with one year of experience or a judicial clerkship in lieu of extended private practice. Emphasize any coursework, clinic work, or internships involving government entities, public interest law, or administrative agencies, since those signal relevant judgment even without full-time experience.
What does the assistant city attorney interview process look like?
Most city attorney offices run a structured process that includes a written application screening, a panel interview with the city attorney and department heads, and sometimes a written exercise such as a sample legal memo or ordinance analysis. Some jurisdictions also require a background check and council confirmation before an offer is finalized.
Where can I find and apply to assistant city attorney jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant city attorney jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from city governments and public agencies across the United States. Search for roles that fit your practice area and state bar admission, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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