City Attorney – Utilities & Regulatory Counsel

Austin Bar Assocation; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin seeks an experienced attorney to provide legal services to the City under the City Attorney’s direction. Depending on level, duties include advising senior management and elected officials, performing complex research, drafting documents, and representing the City in various matters.

The role supports the Utilities and Regulatory division with a focus on transactional matters, technology, and public contracting, with a hybrid work schedule combining remote and on-site work in

Qualifications

• Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited school of law.
• Current active membership in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.
• Seven (7) full years of active practice as a licensed attorney for Assistant City Attorney III.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services to the City under the direction of the City Attorney.
• Conduct complex legal research and draft legal documents.
• Represent the City in internal and external legal matters.
• Lead or support complex assignments with significant impact.

Skills

Texas local government law

Legal research

Oral and written communication

Legal analysis

Policy and regulatory understanding

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Active Texas State Bar membership

Seven+ years of practice (for III)

Tools

Legal research databases

Word processing and case management systems

Job description

The City of Austin seeks an experienced attorney to provide legal services to the City under the City Attorney’s direction. Depending on level, duties include advising senior management and elected officials, performing complex research, drafting documents, and representing the City in various matters.

The role supports the Utilities and Regulatory division with a focus on transactional matters, technology, and public contracting, with a hybrid work schedule combining remote and on-site work in