Land Use Attorney

Land Use Attorney

We are a top firm that focuses on governmental and municipal law, with offices in Dallas, Frisco, Austin, and Abilene. The firm emphasizes People. Integrity. Results. and brings deep experience representing cities and local governments throughout Texas.

We are seeking a Land Use Attorney to join its municipal law team in Dallas. The firm represents local governmental entities across Texas in matters including annexation, zoning, land use, platting, economic development, public information, litigation, and real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise cities and local government clients on zoning, planning, platting, subdivision, and land use matters
• Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, development agreements, easements, and related documents
• Counsel clients on annexation, ETJ issues, PIDs, TIRZs, economic development, and public infrastructure matters
• Attend public meetings and support city councils, boards, commissions, and staff
• Research and analyze municipal, land use, and real estate legal issues
• Collaborate with attorneys and client teams on complex governmental matters

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Texas
• Experience in land use, zoning, municipal law, real estate, or local government preferred
• Strong writing, research, and public-facing communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and provide practical, client-focused legal advice

Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience and based on numerous factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials and location. In addition to a competitive salary, bonuses, paid holidays and paid personal leave, contribution toward monthly insurance premiums, and a retirement plan.

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.