About Us
A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact. As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here. What we offer Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs. Benefits - We care about your well-being. Agency Description The City of Philadelphia Law Department acts as general counsel for the entire City government structure. We provide legal advice to all City officials, employees, departments, agencies, boards, and commissions concerning any matters related to the exercise of their official powers. The Law Department's civil practice includes unique issues involving public interest in business, health, safety, commerce, civil rights, taxation, and community development. We employ more than 220 attorneys and 100 professional staff to support seamless operations, reduce legal liability for the City, and challenge threats to quality of life impacting the taxpayers of Philadelphia. We are an ever-evolving Department where all are empowered to reach their full potential, to collaborate with clients as true partners, and to see their work have real impact on the city of Philadelphia. We celebrate the diversity of our staff, the City’s workforce, and the residents whom we serve and promote an environment of comradery, accountability, and inclusiveness. The Regulatory Law Unit of the Law Department represents the City and its officials in commercial, utility, transportation, environmental, development, regulatory and sustainability matters. The Unit has four divisions – Airport, Water, Environmental and Right-of-Way and Utilities. The Environmental Division acts as counsel to the Department of Public Health’s Air Management Services (AMS) Division, which includes regulatory counseling under the Clean Air Act, the Air Pollution Control Act, the City’s Air Management Code and attendant regulations, and Title 6 of the Health Code on asbestos. The Division supports AMS in enforcement actions in state and federal courts; negotiates agreements with PADEP and EPA; and provides general counseling on all air pollution regulatory and programmatic issues. In addition, the Division provides counsel to all City departments and agencies on federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, including Act 2, RCRA, HSCA, the NJ Spill Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Streams Law, and NEPA, among others. This includes advising on major development projects in the City and various real estate transactions. The Division is also expanding its practice as it supports the Office of Sustainability on various City initiatives and programs on sustainability, climate resiliency, and environmental justice.