Town Attorney

Town Attorney

Salary

$200,000.00 - $275,000.00 Annually

Location

25 West Market Street Leesburg, VA

Job Type

RFT

Job Number

01334

Department

Town Attorney

Opening Date

10/30/2026

• Description
• Benefits

The Town of Leesburg, Virginia is seeking an experienced, collaborative legal professional to serve as its next Town Attorney due to the retirement of the current Town Attorney. This is a Town Council-appointed role and offers the opportunity to serve as the chief legal advisor to the Mayor and Council, Town Manager, staff, and Town boards and commissions. The Town Attorney provides counsel on a broad range of municipal matters, including land use, contracts, personnel, negotiations, and litigation; represents the Town before state and federal courts and agencies; and drafts ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents. The Town Attorney attends Town Council meetings, supports Town boards and commissions, serves on the Senior Management Team, and leads a legal department of six staff members.

View the Candidate Profile for additional information about this position and the Town of Leesburg. The position is open until filled with the first review of applications on November 30, 2026.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a JD from an accredited law school.
• Must be a member in good standing of the Virginia State Bar or be eligible to practice law in Virginia upon appointment.
• General municipal law experience.
• Minimum of 7 years practicing law, including supervisory/management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in litigation and legal expertise in land use, redevelopment, municipal utilities, environment, public safety, employment, labor relations, contracts, legislative and public finance.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Compensation and Benefits

The Town offers competitive compensation, affordable health insurance coverage, participation in the Virginia Retirement System, an optional 457(b) retirement plan with a Town matching contribution, flexible spending accounts, voluntary benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), membership to the Towns full-service recreation center, an optional payroll Roth IRA, and generous paid time off. For more information on the Towns robust benefits package, please visit the Towns Employee Benefits page.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced, ethical, and collaborative attorney with extensive knowledge of local government law and a strong track record of providing sound, practical legal advice. The candidate should have the ability to manage a team of experienced professionals. They will have expertise in land use, zoning, contracts, public finance, environmental and utility law, and state and federal regulations; understand how to translate public policy into action; and develop thoughtful, defensible strategies to address complex issues. The successful candidate is politically astute yet apolitical, decisive, confident, and an exceptional listener and negotiator who can clearly distill complex legal matters, present creative solutions, and provide candid advice, including when it may be unpopular. They will work closely with the Town Manager and staff, demonstrate sound judgment and strong prioritization skills, and bring patience, fresh ideas, and a commitment to the Town's vision and values.

ADA/EOE.

Please click on "Employee Benefits" to review detailed information regarding employee benefits for regular full-time and regular part-time employees.

Employer Town of Leesburg (VA)

Address 25 West Market Street

Leesburg, Virginia, 20176