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Government and Regulatory Affairs Attorney

Top Ranked by BCG

Type Full-Time

Location California - Oakland

Job ID EMFU396364

Experience Level Junior Associate

Job Experience Min. 2 - Max. 5 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas Land Use & ZoningMunicipal Law Transactions - Land Use Employment etc.Environmental and Land Use - General

2025-12-01 19:24:52

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a motivated attorney with 2-to-5 years of experience to join the Government and Regulatory Affairs Practice Group in Oakland. The ideal candidate will have experience with public agencies and a keen interest in public agency law or public service.

Duties

  • Collaborate with a team to provide legal services to public agencies.
  • Engage in legal research and writing for various public agency matters.
  • Advise clients on compliance with public agency laws and regulations.
  • Participate in public meetings and provide legal counsel.
  • Handle matters related to land use, public finance, and legislative affairs.

Requirements

  • 2-to-5 years of relevant legal experience.
  • Experience with public agencies, including cities and special districts.
  • Strong writing and research skills.
  • Excellent public speaking ability.
  • Ability to work directly with clients.

Education

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

  • Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills

  • Proficiency in public agency law, including the Brown Act and Public Records Act.
  • Knowledge of land use and CEQA regulations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive health insurance benefits.
  • 401(k) with partial match and profit-sharing.
  • Reasonable billable hours requirement.
  • Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses.

Formed in 1986, the firm has offices across California and specializes in more than 20 complex fields of law including crisis management, eminent domain, environmental law, climate change, workplace investigations, water law, transportation, and several other areas. For the past 30 years, the firm has grown throughout the state with more than 130 attorneys and staff. Attracting diversity to the firm, to the legal profession, and to the communities helps provide clients with the most effective and efficient legal services. Besides offering a competitive salary with a benefits plan that includes health, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick days, and retirement savings plans, the firm also promotes a working environment that encourages and supports integrity, professional growth, and personal fulfillment. Committed to supporting the communities, the firm partners with a wide range of organizations to meet the shared goal of making the world a better place for everyone and sponsors a broad range of activities with diverse bar associations, law student organizations, alumni associations, youth groups, and clients. This firm is well known in the legal community and has earned numerous awards and honors for professional achievements and activities.

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