Attorney (Municipal Law & Land Use)

Municipal Law & Land Use Attorney (Public Agency)

Schedule: Full-time, hybrid, with remote flexibility. Must be available for client meetings, planning commission meetings, and public hearings.

Job description

Municipal Law & Land Use Attorney | Fullerton, CA | Hybrid | 1 Opening

An established California law firm that represents only public agencies is hiring an attorney to advise cities and public bodies. This is a transactional and advisory role, not a litigation-heavy one.

Pay: $165,000 to $180,000

What you'll do:

• Advise cities and public agencies on municipal law
• Serve as legal counsel to planning commissions and public boards
• Guide clients on the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Political Reform Act
• Advise on land use, zoning, entitlements, and development agreements
• Provide CEQA and NEPA legal analysis
• Draft and negotiate contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and legal opinions
• Attend planning commission, council, and public meetings

What we need:

• Active California Bar license
• 5+ years representing public agencies on transactional and advisory matters
• Direct experience advising planning commissions or other public bodies
• Strong knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Political Reform Act
• Significant experience in land use, zoning, CEQA/NEPA, or development agreements (water, election, First Amendment, or fair housing law also count)
• Excellent writing and client counseling skills
• Law firm experience (no solo practitioners)
• Willingness to travel as needed

Benefits: Dental and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, and an annual billable hours bonus.

Pay: $165,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you licensed to practice law in California and in good standing?
• How many years of experience do you have representing public agencies (cities, counties, special districts)?
• Have you advised a planning commission or other public body as legal counsel?
• Do you have experience with the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Political Reform Act?
• Do you have experience in land use, zoning, CEQA/NEPA, or development agreements?
• What are your salary expectations?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fullerton, CA 92831