| Location | Fullerton, CA |
| Salary | $170,000–$200,000 |
Job Title: Municipal Law / Land Use Attorney
Fullerton, California |
Hybrid (Full-Time)
$170,000 – $200,000 Base Salary + Annual Billing Bonus
We are seeking an experienced Municipal Law
Land Use Attorney to join a growing legal team serving public agency clients. This position offers the opportunity to provide legal counsel on a broad range of municipal, land use, governance, and transactional matters while working closely with public officials, staff, boards, and commissions. The ideal candidate will have experience representing public agencies and advising clients on complex legal and regulatory issues, including land use, zoning, public meetings, contracts, and municipal operations.
This is an experienced legal position focused on providing comprehensive counsel to public agency clients on complex regulatory, governance, and structural matters. You will work in a hybrid capacity to deliver practical legal solutions, manage transactional agreements, and directly advise city departments and public entities to ensure structural and operational success.
Advise public agencies
on municipal law, governance, and regulatory matters.
Provide day-to-day legal counsel
to city departments, boards, commissions, and public officials.
Draft, review, and negotiate
contracts, agreements, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents.
Assist clients
with land use, planning, zoning, and development matters.
Conduct legal research
and provide written and oral legal opinions.
Attend and advise
at city council meetings, planning commission meetings, and other public meetings as required.
Analyze proposed legislation , regulations, and policies affecting public agencies.
Assist with transactional matters , including public procurement, real estate, and development agreements.
Support clients
with compliance matters involving local, state, and federal laws.
Develop practical legal solutions
and risk-management strategies for public agency clients.
Education
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar is mandatory.
Minimum
5+ years of experience
representing public agencies with demonstrated depth in municipal law matters.
Land Use
Hands-on experience handling complex land use and structural zoning issues.
Proven history drafting and negotiating public agreements, contracts, and procurement workflows.
Deep background providing advisory and general counsel services directly to public entities.
Previous experience in
City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney services .
Strong familiarity with
California Government Code compliance , planning and zoning law.
Deep knowledge of
Brown Act and Public Records Act matters , public meetings, and governance.
Experience with environmental and regulatory compliance, special districts, or local government representation.
Competencies
Offers work-from-home flexibility. In-person attendance is strictly required for city council/public meetings, team meetings, and client-related obligations.
Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Citrus Heights office.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent written/verbal communication, ability to build trusted client relationships, and strong organizational skills.
Compensation, Bonus Structure
Annual billable requirement of
1,800 hours .
Attorney Bonus Program
Attorneys who successfully meet the annual billable-hour requirement are eligible for a structured performance bonus:
Earn
$50 per hour
for each credited hour worked above the 1,800 annual goal.
Calculated using qualifying billable and approved administrative time.
Bonus eligibility is capped at 250 hours above the baseline goal.
$12,500
Career Growth
Competitive base salary of
$170,000 – $200,000
with an annual billing bonus.
Strong mentorship and clear paths for long-term advancement and leadership growth.
Opportunity to work directly with high-profile public agency clients.
Comprehensive corporate benefits package available upon hire.