Municipal Law Attorney - Public Sector Impact & Growth

Orion Placement; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks a Municipal Law Attorney to advise cities, districts, and public agencies on a broad range of governance and regulatory matters in a Sacramento office setting.

The role involves drafting contracts and ordinances, representing clients at meetings and hearings, and guiding governance and compliance with experienced colleagues. A CA Bar license and 4+ years of practice are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of attorney-level legal practice.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Experience in municipal law, public agency counsel, government contracts, land use, or governance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise cities, municipalities, special districts, and public agencies on legal matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate government contracts, ordinances, resolutions, policies, and other documents.
• Provide guidance on municipal governance, land use, regulatory compliance, and public agency operations.
• Represent clients at city council meetings, planning commissions, administrative hearings, and other proceedings.
• Research and analyze complex issues involving California municipal law, public policy, and government regulations.
• Partner directly with public agency leadership to develop effective legal strategies and solve problems.
• Provide training to public officials and agency staff on governance and compliance.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across multiple practice areas while managing client matters independently.

Skills

Attorney-level practice

California Bar license

Job description

Orion Placement seeks a Municipal Law Attorney to advise cities, districts, and public agencies on a broad range of governance and regulatory matters in a Sacramento office setting.

The role involves drafting contracts and ordinances, representing clients at meetings and hearings, and guiding governance and compliance with experienced colleagues. A CA Bar license and 4+ years of practice are required.