Municipal Law / Land Use Attorney

Job Title

Municipal Law / Land Use Attorney

Location

Citrus Heights, California |

Work Arrangement

Hybrid (Full-Time)

Compensation

$170,000 – $200,000 Base Salary + Annual Billing Bonus

About the Organization

Our client is a growing legal team serving public agency clients. They are dedicated to operational excellence, offering the opportunity to provide legal counsel on a broad range of municipal, land use, governance, and transactional matters while working closely with public officials, staff, boards, and commissions. The organization fosters a high-performance environment where attorneys work on complex regulatory issues that define the future of public agency operations.

Role Overview

This is a high-level legal position focused on providing comprehensive counsel to public agency clients on complex regulatory, governance, and structural matters. You will work in a hybrid capacity to deliver practical legal solutions, manage transactional agreements, and directly advise city departments and public entities to ensure operational success.

Key Responsibilities

Advise public agencies

on municipal law, governance, and regulatory matters.

Provide day-to-day legal counsel

to city departments, boards, commissions, and public officials.

Draft, review, and negotiate

contracts, agreements, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents.

Assist clients

with land use, planning, zoning, and development matters.

Conduct legal research

and provide written and oral legal opinions.

Attend and advise

at city council meetings, planning commission meetings, and other public meetings as required.

Analyze proposed legislation , regulations, and policies affecting public agencies.

Assist with transactional matters , including public procurement, real estate, and development agreements.

Support clients

with compliance matters involving local, state, and federal laws.

Develop practical legal solutions

and risk-management strategies for public agency clients.

Required Qualifications

Education

Licensing

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar is mandatory.

Core Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience representing public agencies with demonstrated depth in municipal law matters.

Land Use

Zoning

Hands-on experience handling complex land use and zoning issues.

Transactional Legal Work

Proven history drafting and negotiating public agreements, contracts, and procurement workflows.

Advisory Services

Deep background providing advisory and general counsel services directly to public entities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney services, planning and zoning law, or California Government Code compliance.

Familiarity with public contracting and procurement, real estate and development agreements, or public meetings and governance matters (Brown Act and Public Records Act).

Previous experience with environmental and regulatory compliance, special districts, or local government representation.

Additional Operational Details

Work Arrangement

Competencies

Hybrid Framework

Offers work-from-home flexibility. In-person attendance is required for city council/public meetings, team meetings, and client-related obligations.

Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Citrus Heights office.

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent written/verbal communication, ability to build trusted client relationships, and strong organizational skills.

Compensation, Bonus Structure

Career Growth

Billable Hour Requirement

Annual billable requirement of 1,800 hours.

Attorney Bonus Program

Must achieve the annual goal of 1,800 billable hours. Earn $50 per hour for each credited hour worked above the goal (capped at 250 hours above goal). Maximum Annual Bonus Opportunity: $12,500.

Perks

Growth

Competitive base salary of $170,000 – $200,000, annual billing bonus opportunity, hybrid flexibility, strong mentorship, clear paths for long-term advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package available upon hire.