Municipal Law / Land Use Attorney

Grammar LLC•Fullerton, CA

1d•$170,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Municipal Law & Land Use Attorney to join a growing legal team serving public agency clients. This position offers the opportunity to provide legal counsel on a broad range of municipal, land use, governance, and transactional matters while working closely with public officials, staff, boards, and commissions. The ideal candidate will have experience representing public agencies and advising clients on complex legal and regulatory issues, including land use, zoning, public meetings, contracts, and municipal operations.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
Minimum 5 years of experience representing public agencies.
Demonstrated experience in municipal law matters.
Experience handling land use and zoning issues.
Experience with transactional legal work, including drafting and negotiating agreements.
Experience providing advisory and general counsel services to public entities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build trusted client relationships
Strong organizational and project-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Collaborative and client-focused approach

Nice To Haves

City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney services
Planning and zoning law
California Government Code compliance
Public contracting and procurement
Real estate and development agreements
Public meetings and governance matters
Environmental and regulatory compliance
Brown Act and Public Records Act matters
Special districts and local government representation

Responsibilities

Advise public agencies on municipal law, governance, and regulatory matters.
Provide day-to-day legal counsel to city departments, boards, commissions, and public officials.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents.
Assist clients with land use, planning, zoning, and development matters.
Conduct legal research and provide written and oral legal opinions.
Attend and advise at city council meetings, planning commission meetings, and other public meetings as required.
Analyze proposed legislation, regulations, and policies affecting public agencies.
Assist with transactional matters, including public procurement, real estate, and development agreements.
Support clients with compliance matters involving local, state, and federal laws.
Develop practical legal solutions and risk-management strategies for public agency clients.