City Attorney — Utilities & Regulatory

City of Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

City of Austin seeks an experienced Assistant City Attorney I-III to provide legal services under the City Attorney. The role covers advising senior management and elected officials, researching complex issues, drafting legal documents, and representing the City in various matters.

Position may involve leadership on complex transactions and collaborative work across City departments, utilities, and regulatory matters, with a focus on public service and municipal governance.

Qualifications

• Graduation from ABA-accredited law school and active Texas Bar license.
• Three (3) years of practice for Attorney II; seven (7) years for Attorney III.
• Experience with complex transactional or regulatory matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to senior management and elected officials.
• Perform complex legal research and draft legal documents.
• Represent the City in internal and external matters.
• Lead or support complex assignments with significant impact.

Skills

Texas local government law

City charter/code

Court procedures

Oral & written communication

Legal research

Analytical skills

Tech proficiency

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

ABA-accredited law degree

State Bar of Texas license in good standing

Job description

City of Austin seeks an experienced Assistant City Attorney I-III to provide legal services under the City Attorney. The role covers advising senior management and elected officials, researching complex issues, drafting legal documents, and representing the City in various matters.

Position may involve leadership on complex transactions and collaborative work across City departments, utilities, and regulatory matters, with a focus on public service and municipal governance.