Municipal Attorney

We are working with an Award Winning Law Firm and they are looking for a Municipal Attorney to join their firm. Specifically, they are looking for someone who has 3+ years of experience.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of municipality experience
• Experience practicing law, preferably with direct exposure to municipal, county, or state government law.
• Strong knowledge of statutory law, constitutional law, and administrative procedures governing local municipalities.
• Licensed and in good standing in Washington State

Responsibilities:

• Act as a legal advisor to the city council, city manager, department heads, and various municipal boards on everyday operational and administrative legal matters.
• Draft, review, and revise municipal ordinances, resolutions, deeds, leases, public contracts, and official communications to ensure legal compliance and protect the municipality's interests.
• Represent the municipality in civil litigation, administrative hearings, and enforcement of municipal codes or traffic violations in local, state, and federal courts.
• Provide guidance on complex land use, zoning, eminent domain, environmental regulations, and public works projects.

The annual salary for this position is between 140k-170k. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Full Benefits offered - Medical, Dental, etc. Flexible work schedule + PTO + Vacation time