Municipal Law / Land Use Attorney
Grammar LLC•Citrus Heights, CA
•$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.
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.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary of $170,000 – $230,000
- Annual billing bonus opportunity
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Opportunity to work directly with public agency clients
- Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Clear path for long-term advancement and leadership growth
- Comprehensive benefits package available upon hire
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
