Impactful Municipal Land Use Attorney

City of Denton; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Denton seeks a qualified Land Use Attorney in the City Attorney’s Office to handle municipal, land use, planning, environmental and engineering matters. The attorney will provide legal services to Development Services, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Responsibilities include advising City Council and staff, reviewing contracts, conducting legal research, and presenting findings and recommendations on policy matters affecting the City.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of municipal law, land use law, planning, environmental law and related engineering processes.
• Ability to provide legal opinions and advice to city boards and staff.
• Strong research and contract review skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services to Development Services Department, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
• Advise City Council, City Manager, and staff; review documents and offer legal opinions.
• Conduct legal research on municipal land use issues; prepare and present findings.

Skills

Municipal law

Land use law

Planning

Environmental law

Engineering processes

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

City of Denton seeks a qualified Land Use Attorney in the City Attorney’s Office to handle municipal, land use, planning, environmental and engineering matters. The attorney will provide legal services to Development Services, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Responsibilities include advising City Council and staff, reviewing contracts, conducting legal research, and presenting findings and recommendations on policy matters affecting the City.