Senior City Attorney IV: Strategic Civic Counsel

City-of-Austi; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

City of Austin seeks an Assistant City Attorney IV to provide high-level legal services to the City Attorney, elected officials, and city departments. The role covers research, drafting, and advocacy on complex matters with significant political and financial impact.

The position requires Texas bar admission and twelve years of active practice, with preferred airport governance and infrastructure experience. A hybrid work model is offered.

Qualifications

• Graduation from ABA-accredited law school and licensure to practice in Texas.
• Twelve years of active attorney practice required.
• Experience with local government, contracts, and governance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced legal advice to City leadership on highly complex issues.
• Draft and review contracts, ordinances, and city policies.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior attorneys and staff.

Skills

Local government law

Legal research

Oral & written comms

Leadership mentoring

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

City of Austin seeks an Assistant City Attorney IV to provide high-level legal services to the City Attorney, elected officials, and city departments. The role covers research, drafting, and advocacy on complex matters with significant political and financial impact.

The position requires Texas bar admission and twelve years of active practice, with preferred airport governance and infrastructure experience. A hybrid work model is offered.