Public Agency Attorney

Career Consulting Partners

. Advise business clients on corporate matters, including entity formation, governance, contracts and transactions .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timePasadena • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate and public agency law, with a focus on compliance, contract negotiation, and governance. Strong writing and research skills are essential for advising clients and drafting legal documents.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal ExperiencePublic Agency ComplianceContract NegotiationCalifornia Bar MembershipWater Law Expertise

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Hard Skills

Entity FormationGovernanceContractsTransactionsPublic Records ActBrown ActPolitical Reform ActWater RightsRate-SettingResearch Skills

Soft Skills

Client InteractionCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Active California Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Public AgenciesWater DistrictsSpecial DistrictsJoint Powers AuthoritiesMunicipal Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise business clients on corporate matters, including entity formation, governance, contracts and transactions
Support general counsel work for public agencies and mutual water companies
Advise on public agency compliance, including the Brown Act, the Public Records Act, the Political Reform Act, and conflict-of-interest rules
Assist with water rights, water transfers, and rate-setting under Propositions 218 and 26
Draft and negotiate contracts, including public works and agency agreements
Split time between business clients and public agencies such as water districts, special districts, cities, and joint powers authorities
Work with partners recognized as leaders in California water and public agency law

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of legal experience, ideally in corporate, business or general practice work
A real interest in public agency, municipal or water law
Prior public sector experience is a plus but not required
Strong writing and research skills
Comfort working directly with clients and agency boards
Active California Bar membership in good standing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Quarterly production bonuses
Year-end bonuses for hours billed over 1,600
Commissions on new matters brought in, with commission rates increasing with seniority