Municipal Land Use Attorney | Zoning & Planning Expert

NACBA; Denton (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Denton seeks a Land Use Attorney to join its City Attorney’s Office. The role handles municipal and land-use matters, planning, environmental issues, and collaboration with Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and City Council.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in municipal/land-use law and strong drafting, negotiation, and policy-recommendation skills, with Texas licensure within six months preferred.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of progressively responsible experience in municipal law, land use, zoning and environmental law, as well as substantial experience in planning and engineering matters.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, or ability to obtain Texas licensure within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal services to the Development Services Department, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment.
• Gives legal opinions and advice to City Council, City Manager, and staff.
• Conducts legal research on municipal land use issues and documents results.
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes contracts, agreements, and policies.
• Represents the City in negotiations and ensures compliance with city policy and law.
• Makes policy recommendations and can act as City Attorney in absence.
• Presents before boards and the City Council and prepares legal instruments.

Skills

Municipal law

Land use law

Planning

Environmental law

Engineering processes

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Job description

City of Denton seeks a Land Use Attorney to join its City Attorney’s Office. The role handles municipal and land-use matters, planning, environmental issues, and collaboration with Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and City Council.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in municipal/land-use law and strong drafting, negotiation, and policy-recommendation skills, with Texas licensure within six months preferred.