Overview In this role you will advise cities and local government clients on zoning, planning, platting, and land use in Austin. You will draft ordinances, development agreements, and related documents while supporting annexation, ETJ issues, PIDs, and TIRZs. You'll attend public meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams on complex municipal matters, delivering practical legal guidance. The opportunity sits at a firm focused on serving Texas cities and local governments with integrity, results, and a client-first approach.
Compensation / Benefits- competitive salary
- bonuses
- paid holidays
- paid personal leave
- contribution toward monthly insurance premiums
- retirement plan
Responsibilities- Advise cities on zoning, planning, platting, and land use matters
- Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, development agreements, easements, and related documents
- Counsel on annexation, ETJ issues, PIDs, TIRZs, economic development, and public infrastructure
- Attend public meetings and support city councils, boards, commissions, and staff
- Research and analyze municipal, land use, and real estate legal issues
- Collaborate with attorneys and client teams on complex governmental matters
Key requirements- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in Texas
- Experience in land use, zoning, municipal law, real estate, or local government preferred
- Strong writing, research, and public-facing communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters and provide practical, client-focused legal advice
- Strong writing and research
- Public-facing communication
- Client-focused advisory mindset
- Land use
- Zoning
- Planning
