Senior Public Resources Attorney - Water & Climate Policy

Jobot; Sacramento (CA); Sur place; USD 130 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive base salary

Employer-paid benefits

401(k) with matching contribution

Bonus based on 1,750 billables

Paid time off (PTO) package

Résumé du poste

Jobot seeks a Natural Resources Public Agency Attorney in Sacramento to advise on water, sewer, and land use for public entities and related clients. The role requires a Juris Doctorate, active state bar membership, and at least four years in natural resources or related fields.

Responsibilities include drafting contracts, representing agencies in disputes, and addressing climate policy while collaborating with engineers and scientists to promote good governance and sustainable resource

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Member in good standing with the state bar.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney focused on natural resources, environmental or public finance law.
• Experience attending and contributing to public meetings.
• Proven track record in water, sewer, and land use matters.
• Strong knowledge of climate change law and policy responses.
• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.
• High ethical standards and commitment to good governance.
• Ability to handle high volume, multi-priority, fast-paced work.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive legal advice to public agencies on natural resources law, including water, sewer, and land use.
• Attend and contribute to public meetings, ensuring governance and transparency.
• Develop strategies addressing climate change legal and policy issues.
• Draft and review contracts and other public finance documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical advice.
• Represent public agencies in litigation, admin proceedings, and negotiations.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and other professionals to manage natural resources.
• Stay updated on developments in natural resources and public finance law and provide updates.

Connaissances

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Formation

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Active state bar membership in good standing

Description du poste

Jobot seeks a Natural Resources Public Agency Attorney in Sacramento to advise on water, sewer, and land use for public entities and related clients. The role requires a Juris Doctorate, active state bar membership, and at least four years in natural resources or related fields.

Responsibilities include drafting contracts, representing agencies in disputes, and addressing climate policy while collaborating with engineers and scientists to promote good governance and sustainable resource