Associate Attorney – Municipal Law (Sacramento)
A dynamic and highly respected law firm is seeking an experienced Municipal Law Attorney to join its growing public law practice. This role is ideal for an attorney with a solid foundation in municipal or public agency law who is eager to support cities, special districts, and other government entities with practical, ethical, and solution-oriented legal counsel.
Responsibilities:
Advise public agencies on a range of issues including land use, contracts, compliance, and governance.
Draft, review, and revise ordinances, resolutions, and policies for legal accuracy and compliance.
Represent clients at city council meetings, planning commissions, and administrative hearings.
Collaborate with internal teams and agency personnel to address complex legal matters with clarity and innovation.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, preferably in municipal or public agency law.
California Bar admission in good standing.
Excellent analytical, research, writing, and communication skills.
Ability to manage client relationships and work both independently and within a team.
Bonus: Experience in land use, government contracting, labor/employment, or environmental law.
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) and retirement benefits.
Generous PTO and paid holidays.
Ongoing professional development, mentorship, and career advancement.
Meaningful work that impacts local communities.
To learn more about this or any other of our open positions, contact Carolina Ries at carolina.ries@gogpac.com or call/text 605-679-4241 - All communication is confidential.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
