Municipal Law/Land Use Attorney

Orion Placement; Fullerton (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in California seeks an experienced attorney to advise public agencies on municipal law matters, serving as legal counsel to planning commissions and public boards. You will draft and negotiate agreements while guiding clients on land use, CEQA/NEPA, and redevelopment.

Role requires California Bar admission, 5+ years of experience, and travel as needed. The position offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for meeting client needs and participating in important public

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license and 5+ years advising public agencies.
• Significant experience with transactional and municipal advisory matters.
• Direct experience advising planning commissions or public bodies.
• Strong knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Political Reform Act.
• Experience in land use, CEQA/NEPA, development agreements, or redevelopment.
• Excellent legal writing, drafting, and client counseling.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Advise cities and public agencies on municipal law matters.
• Serve as legal counsel to planning commissions and public boards.
• Provide guidance regarding Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Political Reform Act compliance.
• Draft and negotiate transactional agreements and municipal contracts.
• Advise clients on land use, zoning, and entitlement matters.
• Provide legal analysis involving CEQA, NEPA, and environmental compliance.
• Counsel clients on development agreements and redevelopment matters.
• Attend planning commission, council, and public agency meetings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions.
• Draft ordinances, resolutions, agreements, and policy documents.
• Collaborate with public officials and agency staff on complex legal issues.
• Travel as needed to attend client meetings and public hearings.

Skills

5+ years experience

Public agency advisory

Brown Act knowledge

Land use & zoning

CEQA/NEPA

Drafting municipal contracts

Legal writing & client counseling

Travel readiness

Advising planning commissions

Education

Active California Bar license

Job description

Pay: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Advise California public agencies on complex municipal, land use, and governance matters that directly impact local communities.
• Work as a trusted legal advisor to planning commissions and other public bodies.
• Handle sophisticated transactional matters instead of a litigation-heavy practice.
• Join an experienced team dedicated exclusively to public sector representation.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities to attend public meetings and collaborate with clients.
• Earn additional compensation through an annual billable hours bonus program.
• Build long-term expertise in highly specialized areas of municipal law with an established California practice.

Location

Fullerton, CA. Hybrid position offering remote flexibility while remaining available for client meetings, planning commission meetings, and other public agency responsibilities.

Note

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California and have 5+ years of experience representing public agencies on transactional and advisory matters. Direct experience advising planning commissions or other public bodies is required. No solo practitioners.

About Us

We are an established California law firm dedicated exclusively to serving public agencies through practical legal counsel, transactional guidance, and trusted advisory services. Our collaborative team values professional excellence, client relationships, and meaningful work that supports communities throughout California. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise cities and public agencies on municipal law matters.
• Serve as legal counsel to planning commissions and public boards.
• Provide guidance regarding Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Political Reform Act compliance.
• Draft and negotiate transactional agreements and municipal contracts.
• Advise clients on land use, zoning, and entitlement matters.
• Provide legal analysis involving CEQA, NEPA, and environmental compliance.
• Counsel clients on development agreements and redevelopment matters.
• Attend planning commission, council, and public agency meetings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions.
• Draft ordinances, resolutions, agreements, and policy documents.
• Collaborate with public officials and agency staff on complex legal issues.
• Travel as needed to attend client meetings and public hearings.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license.
• 5+ years of experience representing public agencies.
• Significant experience handling transactional and municipal advisory matters.
• Direct experience advising planning commissions or other public bodies.
• Strong knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Political Reform Act.
• Significant experience in one or more of the following: land use and zoning, CEQA/NEPA, development agreements, redevelopment, water law, election law, First Amendment law, medical marijuana regulation, or fair housing.
• Excellent legal writing, drafting, and client counseling skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll become a trusted advisor to public agencies while handling meaningful transactional and municipal law matters in a collaborative environment. This role offers hybrid flexibility, specialized legal work, performance bonuses, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to build lasting client relationships with California public entities.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance