Municipal Law Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Health insurance

401(k) with partial match

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Municipal Law Attorney in San Jose, CA with 3–8 years of experience in public agency or municipal law to join the Public Law team. The role focuses on municipal representation and related public law matters.

You will review contracts, conduct legal research, and assist with procurement, regulatory compliance, and land use issues. California Bar admission is required; hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in public agency or municipal law.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical abilities.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

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

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication with officials

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Municipal Law Attorney in San Jose, 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.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage matters independently.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Effective communication with public officials and clients.

Benefits

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