Senior Real Estate & Land Use Attorney

Travis County; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

On-site clinic

Retirement plan

Job summary

Travis County seeks an attorney for civil real estate and land use law, supporting elected officials and County Attorney Department. The role emphasizes complex matters, legal research, contract drafting, and formal briefings. Typical duties include advising on real estate transactions and government-related matters.

The position requires a J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school with 6–10 years of licensed attorney experience, and Texas licensure.

Qualifications

• J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school and six years licensed attorney work experience.
• J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school and eight years licensed attorney work experience.
• J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school and ten years licensed attorney work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research.
• Draft contracts, legal analyses, and other documents.
• Provide legal briefings and advice on real estate and land use.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Real estate law

Negotiation

Written communication

Time management

Public speaking

Education

J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school

Job description

Travis County seeks an attorney for civil real estate and land use law, supporting elected officials and County Attorney Department. The role emphasizes complex matters, legal research, contract drafting, and formal briefings. Typical duties include advising on real estate transactions and government-related matters.

The position requires a J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school with 6–10 years of licensed attorney experience, and Texas licensure.