Municipal Law Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

401(k) with partial match

Health insurance

Annual discretionary bonuses

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Municipal Law Attorney in Oakland, CA to join the Public Law team. The role targets lawyers with 3–8 years of experience in municipal representation and public law matters.

Key duties include contract review, legal research, and advising on procurement, ethics, land use, and regulatory compliance for public agencies. Hybrid work and strong compensation package are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in public agency or municipal law.
• Admitted to the State Bar of California.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills; ability to manage matters independently.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft public agency and municipal contracts.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.
• Assist with public contracting, procurement, and regulatory compliance.
• Research issues under ethics laws and public records acts.
• Analyze land use planning, zoning, and environmental laws.
• Support transactional and advisory matters for public agencies.
• Communicate effectively with clients and public officials.

Skills

Public law experience

Legal drafting

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A law firm seeks a Municipal Law Attorney in Oakland, CA. The firm is looking for attorneys with 3-8 years of experience to join their Public Law team, focusing on municipal representation and public law matters.

Duties

• Review and draft public agency and municipal contracts.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.
• Assist with public contracting, procurement, and regulatory compliance.
• Research issues under ethics laws and public records acts.
• Analyze land use planning, zoning, and environmental laws.
• Support transactional and advisory matters for public agencies.
• Communicate effectively with clients and public officials.

Requirements

• 3-8 years of experience in public agency or municipal law.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently.
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar of California admission.

Skills

• Excellent writing and research abilities.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills.
• Effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement option.
• Reasonable billable hours requirement.
• Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses.
• Competitive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with partial match.