Municipal Law Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Bonuses

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Francisco, CA, seeks a Municipal Law Attorney with 3–8 years of experience in public agency or municipal law to join the Public Law team. The role emphasizes drafting contracts, regulatory compliance, and advisory work for public agencies.

The ideal candidate will have admission to the California State Bar, strong writing and research abilities, and the capacity to manage matters independently in a hybrid work environment with competitive benefits.

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.

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 the Public Records Act.
• Analyze land use planning, zoning, and environmental regulations.
• Support transactional and advisory matters for public agencies.
• Communicate effectively with clients and public officials.

Skills

Writing

Research

Analytical

Drafting

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Municipal Law Attorney in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will join the Public Law team, bringing 3-8 years of experience in public agency or municipal law.

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 the Public Records Act.
• Analyze land use planning, zoning, and environmental regulations.
• 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.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills

Excellent writing and research abilities. Strong analytical and drafting skills. Team-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Benefits

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