HYRBID Municipal Law Attorney

CyberCoders; Norristown (Montgomery County); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) with employer match

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health reimbursement account

Health savings account

Life insurance (company paid)

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

CyberCoders is seeking an experienced Municipal Law Attorney to advise townships, boroughs, and municipal agencies on land use, zoning, and governance. You will draft and review ordinances, represent municipalities, and provide guidance on compliance with state and local regulations.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited school, PA Bar admission, and at least 5 years in municipal law with strong drafting and advocacy skills. Hybrid opportunities and a collegial environment are offered.

Competenze

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the PA Bar in good standing.
• Strong research and writing skills for legal opinions and memoranda.
• Experience drafting and revising municipal ordinances, resolutions, and agreements.
• Familiarity with MPC, RTKL, and local government practice.

Mansioni

• Advise officials and staff on land use, zoning, and municipal governance.
• Draft, review, and revise ordinances, resolutions, and contracts.
• Represent municipalities in administrative proceedings and litigation.
• Provide counsel on MPC matters and zoning applications.
• Attend meetings and provide training to staff on legal updates and best practices.
• Perform legal research and prepare clear opinions and reports.

Formazione

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

PA Bar admission

Legal research & writing

Ordinances drafting

Descrizione del lavoro

Municipal Law Attorney opportunity with a mid-market firm in the Greater Philadelphia area!

We are a full-service regional law firm serving individuals, families, businesses, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations across multiple states. Our attorneys are regularly recognized by leading industry publications for excellence across a broad range of practice areas, from litigation and real estate to family law and business counsel. What sets us apart is our client-first approach: we take time to understand each situation before building a tailored strategy, paired with the depth to handle matters from routine to highly complex. Join our team and you will practice alongside experienced mentors while building your own focused expertise within a firm known for its collegial, long-tenured culture.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Municipal Law Attorney to provide comprehensive legal counsel to townships, boroughs, and municipal agencies. The successful candidate will advise elected officials and municipal staff on land use, zoning, municipal governance, and regulatory compliance; draft and review ordinances, resolutions, and agreements; represent municipalities in administrative proceedings and litigation; and support land development and eminent domain matters. This role requires a practical, solutions‑oriented attorney with strong knowledge of the Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), Right‑to‑Know Law (RTKL), and local government practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise elected officials, municipal managers, planning commissions, zoning hearing boards, and staff on municipal law matters, including land use, zoning, subdivision and land development, and municipal governance.
• Draft, review, and revise ordinances, resolutions, contracts, development agreements, municipal codes, subdivision ordinances, and related legal documents to ensure compliance with state and local law.
• Provide counsel on Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) matters, advise on zoning and land development applications, and represent the municipality at planning and zoning hearings.
• Handle Right‑to‑Know Law (RTKL) requests and advise on public records compliance and disclosure obligations.
• Represent the municipality in administrative proceedings, municipal court matters, land use appeals, eminent domain actions, and civil litigation; work with outside counsel as needed.
• Act as Township Solicitor/Borough Solicitor or provide solicitor services including attending council/board meetings, preparing legal opinions, and advising on conflicts of interest and Open Meetings/public notice requirements.
• Advise on economic distress, recovery and turnaround issues including Act 47 matters, and assist with municipal finance, grants, and redevelopment agreements when necessary.
• Counsel on land development transactions and negotiate agreements with developers, utilities, and stakeholders; review plans and conditions of approval to protect municipal interests.
• Provide training and legal guidance to municipal staff and boards on legal updates, procedure, land use law, and best practices to reduce risk and ensure lawful municipal operations.
• Perform legal research and prepare clear, practical written opinions, memoranda, and reports for municipal decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the PA Bar in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing municipal law, land use, zoning, or related fields; experience as a township or borough solicitor preferred.
• Substantive experience with the Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), zoning and subdivision ordinances, land development review, and planning board/zoning hearing board proceedings.
• Familiarity with Right‑to‑Know Law (RTKL)/public records law and experience responding to RTKL requests and advising on disclosure obligations.
• Experience with eminent domain proceedings, land acquisition/condemnation, and negotiating development agreements and easements.
• Proven litigation and administrative advocacy skills, including handling appeals, municipal court matters, and representing municipalities in state courts or tribunals.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and revise ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and municipal policies with attention to statutory compliance and enforceability.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; comfortable advising elected officials and non-legal municipal staff and attending public meetings.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple matters and deadlines, with strong legal research and writing skills.
• Knowledge of Local Agency Law and familiarity with Act 47 municipal recovery processes is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health reimbursement account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance