Public Agency Attorney

Public Agency Attorney

Career Consulting Partners is running a search for a well-established, nationally ranked general practice firm in Los Angeles County. The firm has advised Southern California public agencies and water providers for decades. It’s looking for an associate who wants variety, combining corporate and business work with general counsel work for public agency clients.

The Opportunity

This role is for an attorney who doesn’t want to be boxed into one narrow specialty. You’ll split your time between business clients and public agencies such as water districts, special districts, cities, and joint powers authorities. You’ll learn from partners recognized as leaders in California water and public agency law.

What You’ll Do:

• Advise business clients on corporate matters, including entity formation, governance, contracts and transactions.

• Support general counsel work for public agencies and mutual water companies.

• Advise on public agency compliance, including the Brown Act, the Public Records Act, the Political Reform Act, and conflict-of-interest rules.

• Assist with water rights, water transfers, and rate-setting under Propositions 218 and 26.

• Draft and negotiate contracts, including public works and agency agreements.

What You Bring:

• 3+ years of legal experience, ideally in corporate, business or general practice work.

• A real interest in public agency, municipal or water law. Prior public sector experience is a plus but not required.

• Strong writing and research skills, and comfort working directly with clients and agency boards.

• Active California Bar membership in good standing.

Compensation:

• Salary range of $160,000 - $200,000, plus quarterly production bonuses, year-end bonuses for hours billed over 1,600, and commissions on new matters you bring in, with commission rates that increase with seniority.

Location:

• Pasadena, CA