Government Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Government Associate Attorney with 1–2 years of experience to join our team. The role covers public agency, water, and transit matters, offering a chance to collaborate with partners and senior attorneys across California.

JD required and California Bar admission, with a preference for candidates familiar with transactions, advice & counsel, or litigation.

Qualifications

• Up to two years of practice experience, including recent graduates.
• Experience with transactions, advice & counsel, and/or litigation is a plus.
• Prior experience with public agencies is advantageous but not required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and develop a niche.
• Willingness to attend in-person client meetings in the SF Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal matters for public agency clients, including competitive bidding and procurement.
• Engage in public works contracting and alternative project delivery.
• Address transparency and open meeting laws, conflict of interest issues, and rate setting.
• Conduct legal research and writing; review and draft contracts.
• Draft policies and resolutions; analyze water law and environmental aspects of projects.
• Support transactions, advice & counsel, and litigation matters for clients.
• Participate in business development efforts, including speaking and networking.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Team player

Organized

Detail-oriented

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Government Associate Attorney with 1-2 years of experience to join their team in San Francisco, California. The role involves working on public agency and water and transit issues, providing an excellent opportunity to collaborate with partners and senior attorneys across California.

Duties

• Assist with legal matters for public agency clients, including competitive bidding and procurement.
• Engage in public works contracting and alternative project delivery.
• Address transparency and open meeting laws, conflict of interest issues, and rate setting.
• Conduct legal research and writing; review and draft contracts.
• Draft policies and resolutions; analyze water law and environmental aspects of projects.
• Support transactions, advice & counsel, and litigation matters for clients.
• Participate in business development efforts, including speaking and networking.

Requirements

• Up to two years of practice experience, including recent graduates.
• Experience with transactions, advice & counsel, and/or litigation is a plus.
• Prior experience with public agencies is advantageous but not required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and develop a niche.
• Willingness to attend in-person client meetings in the SF Bay Area.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California Bar admission required.

Skills

• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• High level of analytical skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and team player.
• Organized and detail-oriented.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.