Transactional/Municipal Law Attorney

Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! Job Details Hybrid Transactional/Municipal Law Attorney This Jobot Job is hosted by: MJ Gillette Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $170,000–$200,000 per year A bit about us We are a premier California public sector law firm providing full-service legal representation to cities, municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and other public agencies throughout the state. The firm is highly regarded for municipal law, public agency advisory matters, police litigation, civil rights defense, code enforcement, land use, and complex public sector representation. We serve as trusted counsel to public entities that rely on practical, responsive, and legally sound guidance on issues that directly impact local government operations. Why join us? Competitive compensation package Annual billable hours bonus program Sophisticated municipal and public agency work Opportunity to advise cities and public bodies directly Strong platform for attorneys with land use and advisory experience Collaborative and experienced public sector legal team Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Flexible spending account Retirement plan with company match Responsibilities Advise cities, municipalities, planning commissions, boards, and other public agencies on transactional, land use, regulatory, and governance matters. Provide legal guidance regarding compliance with the Brown Act, Public Records Act, Political Reform Act, and related public agency requirements. Attend and advise planning commission meetings, board meetings, public agency meetings, and other governmental proceedings. Draft, review, and revise ordinances, resolutions, staff reports, agreements, legal opinions, public agency documents, and related municipal materials. Counsel public agency clients on land use and zoning matters, including variances, conditional use permits, entitlements, development approvals, and related proceedings. Advise clients on environmental regulation and compliance issues, including CEQA and NEPA. Support matters involving development agreements, redevelopment dissolution, water law, election law, First Amendment issues, medical marijuana regulation, fair housing, group home regulation, and other municipal law matters. Work directly with city staff, public officials, agency representatives, and outside stakeholders. Provide practical, timely, and legally sound advice to public agency clients. Travel as needed to attend client meetings, public meetings, hearings, and other agency-related proceedings. Qualifications 5+ years of experience representing public agencies in transactional, land use, and advisory matters. Direct experience serving as legal advisor to a planning commission, public body, board, city council, or similar public agency entity. Experience advising on Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Political Reform Act compliance. Experience attending and advising public meetings strongly preferred. Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: land use and zoning, variances, conditional use permits, CEQA/NEPA, environmental regulation and compliance, development agreements, redevelopment dissolution, water law, election law, First Amendment law, medical marijuana law, fair housing, or group home regulation. Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar. Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and advisory skills. Ability to communicate effectively with public officials, agency staff, boards, commissions, and clients. Ability to work independently while also collaborating with attorneys and public agency clients. Ability to travel as needed is desirable. Compensation and Benefits Base Salary: $170,000–$200,000 annual Bonus: Annual billable hours bonus program Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; FSA; retirement plan with company match Location: Fullerton, California Practice Area: Transactional/Municipal Law, Public Agency Advisory, Land Use Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot