Natural Resources​/Municipal Attorney

Job Description

Job Posting:
Natural Resources/Municipal Attorney

Position: Natural Resources/Municipal Attorney
Location: Sacramento, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time

Natural Resources/Municipal Attorney Position Overview:

We are seeking a talented attorney with 5+ years of experience to guide and advise public agencies on critical infrastructure, land use, environmental compliance, and more. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact by helping public agencies address some of today's most complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel to elected boards of local special districts operating essential infrastructure and community services, including water, sewer, utilities, and land use.
• Advise on good governance laws, public finance, water law, land-use law, environmental law, and public contracting, including the construction of public works responding to climate change.
• Represent public agencies in compliance matters, negotiations, and strategic planning to ensure they meet their objectives while serving their communities.
• Collaborate within a dynamic, resourceful, and supportive team focused on client success and professional growth.
• Attend and advise during public meetings, both virtually and in person, providing clear and practical legal guidance.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in relevant practice areas, including working with public agencies.
• Proven ability to handle direct client engagement and public meetings (or a willingness to learn).
• Exceptional legal analysis, research, and writing skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• A team-oriented mindset, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to attend public meetings and provide legal counsel in person or virtually as needed.
• JD from accredited law school.
• Licensed in CA in good standing.

Benefits :

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Great bonus opportunities.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.
• Great work/life balance.

How to Apply : Apply online, or send your resume in confidence to  . We look forward to reviewing your application!

Call/Text Jaimi Harper directly at  with questions about the position.

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.