NATURE OF WORK: The chief legal advisor to the City Manager and City Council, and Director of the Legal Department. Provide legal opinions and strategy, minimize risk and liability, manage legal issues, and represent the City in administrative proceedings and legal actions. Work Situation Factors: Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, holidays, and weekends, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. Physical Factors: