Assistant Director of Law Ethics and Compliance Section

ABOUT THE ROLE The City of Cleveland is seeking a highly qualified Assistant Director of Law – Ethics and Compliance to join the legal team within the Department of Law. Reporting to the Chief Ethics Officer, this role serves as a key advisor and subject matter expert to promote ethical conduct, ensure compliance with applicable laws, and foster a culture of integrity within city operations. The position involves advising on ethical dilemmas, investigating potential workplace misconduct, and supporting police accountability and reform efforts under the federal consent decree and City charter. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Ethics and Compliance Leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert on state and local ethics laws, provide legal advice to city officials, draft advisory opinions on conflicts of interest, and review city policies for compliance. - Education and Awareness: Assist in developing ethics educational content and training programs, promote awareness of ethical standards, and strengthen relationships with external stakeholders. - Investigations and Reporting: Review employee conflict disclosures, prepare actionable reports with recommendations, identify systemic organizational issues, and refer potential violations to appropriate enforcement authorities. - Policy Development: Advise on best practices for good governance and collaborate with city departments to develop policies upholding ethical and legal standards. - Police Accountability and Reform: Assist in police accountability work, represent the City in matters related to the federal consent decree, and support ongoing police oversight structure issues. - Other duties and projects as assigned by the Chief Ethics Officer or City Law Director. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. - Experience conducting investigations, drafting legal opinions, and advising on complex issues. - Strong communication skills, with the ability to present legal and ethical concepts clearly to diverse audiences. - Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and integrity. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Must be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court. - Preferred qualifications include 3-5 years of relevant legal experience in ethics, compliance, municipal law, or labor and employment, demonstrated knowledge of related laws, and experience working within government agencies or public entities, particularly with police accountability and reform work. SELECTION PROCESS Not specified in the provided job description. HOW TO APPLY Applicants should refer to the official City of Cleveland Human Resources career portal. Be sure to reference Job Number 10709-HR when submitting your application. Additional total rewards and benefits information is available on the City's human resources website. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: City of Cleveland - Address: 601 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44114 - Job Type: Full-time - Department: 1001 - Law - Division: 100102 - Civil Legal - Job Number: 10709-HR - Opening Date: 09/09/2026 - Closing Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern