Municipal Law Attorney Job in Sacramento, CA Near Me - 376237 | BCGSearch.com

Municipal Law Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location California - Sacramento

Job ID 70EP376237

Experience Level Midlevel Associate

Job Experience Min. 3 Years

Ranking 3 : Mostly Business $$$

Estimated Salary Lower than Highest Salary Band in Market (Varies by Firm)

Practice Areas Municipal LawEnvironmental Law - Transactions & ComplianceMining LawWater LawAirMunicipal Law Transactions - Land Use Employment etc.Climate ChangeEnvironmental and Land Use - GeneralGovernment - General

2025-05-27 04:38:19

Job Overview

A respected law firm is seeking a Municipal Law Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join its team in Sacramento, CA. The ideal candidate will have a background in transactional municipal law, including drafting ordinances, advising on governance issues, and attending public meetings. This opportunity allows for meaningful work with public agency clients across complex and multi-disciplinary legal matters. The position is being recruited on behalf of the firm by a legal search agency.

Location

  • Sacramento, CA

Duties

  • Draft ordinances, resolutions, and other municipal legal documents

  • Advise clients on compliance with open meeting laws, land use, planning, and election law

  • Provide legal counsel on conflicts of interest, free speech, public safety, and governance issues

  • Represent public agency clients at meetings and hearings

  • Offer day-to-day legal advice and support to local government bodies

  • Research and interpret laws and regulations impacting public agencies

  • Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to deliver comprehensive legal solutions

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of municipal transactional law experience

  • Experience advising public entities and attending public meetings required

  • Familiarity with local government procedures and agency representation

  • Strong drafting and analytical capabilities

Education

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

  • Active license to practice law in the State of California

Skills

  • Excellent legal writing and verbal communication skills

  • Strong knowledge of California municipal and administrative law

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

  • Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism in public settings

  • Commitment to high-quality service and collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package (details provided during hiring process)

  • Opportunity to work with diverse public agency clients

  • Inclusive and collaborative firm culture

  • Professional development and advancement support

This is a full-service law firm with more than 150 attorneys in offices strategically located to serve California's fastest growing communities. In meeting the needs of public and private sector clients, it offers unique experience in handling complex, multi-disciplinary issues and providing solutions of common interest to leaders of both business and government.

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