Public Contracting & Land Use Attorney - Portland/Seattle

Miller Nash LLP; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Nash LLP seeks an experienced public contracting, land use, and municipal attorney to join our Portland, OR or Seattle, WA offices. Five to ten years in the field is preferred, with strong experience representing public entities and handling procurement and land use matters.

The candidate will advise local governments on procurement, zoning, and development issues, working closely with officials and staff in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Five to ten years of experience in public contracting, land use, and municipal law.
• Licensed and in good standing with both the Oregon State Bar and the Washington State Bar Association.
• Experience representing cities, counties, special districts, and other public entities.
• Experience with procurement processes, including competitive solicitations, contract drafting, negotiations, and protests.

Responsibilities

• Advise local governments and public clients on procurement and land use matters.
• Provide practical, strategic legal guidance and collaborate with elected officials and staff.
• Support in contract structuring, negotiations, and compliance with public contracting requirements.
• Act as a trusted advisor on zoning, development and entitlement issues.

Skills

Public contracting

Land use law

Municipal law

Procurement

Contract drafting

Zoning & land use

Job description

Miller Nash LLP seeks an experienced public contracting, land use, and municipal attorney to join our Portland, OR or Seattle, WA offices. Five to ten years in the field is preferred, with strong experience representing public entities and handling procurement and land use matters.

The candidate will advise local governments on procurement, zoning, and development issues, working closely with officials and staff in a collaborative, client-focused environment.