What are the responsibilities and job description for the Municipal Associate position at Direct Counsel?
Direct Counsel is seeking a Municipal Associate with 5–7 years of transactional municipal law experience to join a highly regarded public law practice in Los Angeles. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in advising cities, counties, special districts, and other public agencies on a wide range of complex transactional and governance matters.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience counseling public agency clients, drafting sophisticated municipal agreements, and navigating the unique statutory and regulatory frameworks applicable to public entities. Candidates should be self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable serving as a trusted advisor to public officials and agency staff.
Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate public works contracts, professional services agreements, development agreements, joint powers agreements, and other municipal transactional documents
- Advise public agency clients on public contracting requirements, open meeting laws, conflict of interest regulations, and related statutory frameworks
- Prepare staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, and agenda materials for public agency meetings
- Attend and present at city council, board, commission, and other public meetings as needed
- Assist with procurement processes, including drafting and reviewing RFPs, RFQs, and bid documents
- Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on matters involving land use, real estate, infrastructure, and regulatory compliance
Qualifications
- 5–7 years of municipal law, public agency, or related transactional legal experience
- Significant experience advising public entities on governance and transactional matters
- Excellent drafting, research, analytical, and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage matters independently
- California Bar admission required
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $170,000 – $206,000
- Annual performance-based and billable hours bonuses
- Mainly Remote - Must reside in CA!
- Reasonable billable hour expectations
- Competitive health insurance benefits and 401(k) with partial match
- Strong mentorship and long-term career development opportunities
This opportunity offers meaningful client interaction, sophisticated public sector work, and the chance to serve as a trusted advisor to public agencies throughout California while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through Direct Counsel.
Salary : $170,000 - $206,000