Municipal Associate

Municipal Associate

Direct Counsel is seeking a Municipal Associate to join a sophisticated and growing public law practice in Northern California. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2–5 years of experience who is interested in advising cities, counties, special districts, and other public agencies on a broad range of municipal law matters.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling public agency or municipal law matters and possess strong writing, research, analytical, and drafting skills. Candidates should be self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable interfacing directly with public officials and agency staff.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft agreements, including public agency and municipal contracts
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on complex municipal law issues
• Assist with matters involving public contracting, procurement, and regulatory compliance
• Analyze issues related to the Political Reform Act, FPPC Regulations, Brown Act, and Public Records Act
• Research and advise on land use, zoning, CEQA, and Subdivision Map Act matters
• Support transactional and advisory matters for public agency clients
• Communicate effectively with clients, public officials, and internal teams

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in municipal law, public agency law, land use, or related practice areas
• Strong academic credentials and excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple assignments
• California Bar admission required

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $150,000 – $190,000
• Annual performance-based and billable hours bonuses
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Reasonable billable hour expectations
• Competitive health benefits and 401(k) with partial match
• Strong mentorship and long-term professional development opportunities

This opportunity offers meaningful client interaction, sophisticated public law work, and a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through Direct Counsel.