Public Sector Real Estate & Housing Transactions Attorney

Placer County; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Placer County is seeking a transactional attorney to join the Transactions/Housing team within the County Counsel’s Office, supporting housing, commercial growth, and infrastructure expansion. The County Counsel serves as civil attorney for the County and advises the Board of Supervisors and departments.

The role involves drafting and negotiating real estate purchase and sale agreements, leases, and use or operational agreements with developers and government entities, along with finance and

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of public entity experience in contract negotiations and drafting.
• Experience with real estate purchase and sale agreements, leases, and licenses.
• Experience with public works contracts and affordable housing finance.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft real estate purchase and sale agreements, licenses and leases, use or operational agreements on behalf of the County with developers and government entities.
• Negotiate and draft use or operational agreements with state/local agencies and commercial companies.
• Negotiate and draft finance and loan agreements for affordable housing development.
• Negotiate and draft contracts for county services and public works construction projects.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice and prepare formal opinions for County departments on transactions, real estate, public works, and housing topics.
• Advise on Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act.

Skills

Public entity experience

Contract negotiations

Real estate agreements

Leases

Licenses

Public works contracts

Affordable housing finance

Loan agreements

Job description

Placer County is seeking a transactional attorney to join the Transactions/Housing team within the County Counsel’s Office, supporting housing, commercial growth, and infrastructure expansion. The County Counsel serves as civil attorney for the County and advises the Board of Supervisors and departments.

The role involves drafting and negotiating real estate purchase and sale agreements, leases, and use or operational agreements with developers and government entities, along with finance and