Environmental and Land Use Attorney / Environmental and Land Use - General Attorney / Environmental Law - Litigation - Defense Attorney / Environmental Law - Litigation - Plaintiffs Attorney / Toxic Tort - Plaintiffs Attorney / Toxic Tort - Defense Attorn

Job Description:
Land Use Attorney
The candidate will work under the direction of the City Attorney. Will exhibit the City Core Values of Integrity, Fiscal Responsibility, Transparency and Outstanding Customer Service. Responsible for providing quality legal services to the City s Development Services Department, the City s Planning and Zoning Commission, and the City s Zoning Board of Adjustment, and performing other duties as assigned by the City Attorney. Provides legal advice and services to City Council, City Manager, and Staff. Reviews documents and provides legal opinions and advice. Conducts legal research on municipal land use issues, documents results and findings, presents legal advice and information and presents recommendations. Prepares, reviews, tracks and analyzes contracts, agreements, policies and other legal documents. Represents the City in negotiating legal issues; assures that legal issues are resolved within City policy guidelines and applicable law; assures effective communication of issues with the City Attorney and City principals. Recommend changes in policies and procedures in order to meet legal requirements. Acts as City Attorney in their absence if assigned. Provides final decision making on legal matters affecting policy with possible significant cost impacts. Makes professional presentations before boards, commissions, and the City Council. Prepares legal instruments for boards and commissions, City Manager and City Council. Supports the relationship between the City of Denton and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City Staff. Performs other duties as assigned. Will have experience with municipal law, land use law, planning, environmental law, and engineering processes. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in municipal law, land use, zoning and environmental law, as well as substantial experience in planning and engineering matters, either in a city legal department or in a private law firm. Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance. Exhibits strong knowledge in a variety of municipal law practice areas, including: purchasing, employment/human resources, economic development, land use and planning, parks and recreation, general aviation, real estate, finance, Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act, and litigation. Exhibits interpersonal/human relations skills and the ability to support controversial position and/or negotiation skills. Ability to independently perform the full range of general and specialized legal work on a variety of topics, with emphasis in land use. Ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction to assigned administrative/clerical support staff. Ability to perform duties consistent with Denton s mission to be a leader among cities. Ability to use word processing software and equipment. Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, or be able to obtain Texas licensure within six months of employment. Must have the ability to present professionally before boards and commissions and the City Council. Must possess a high degree of interpersonal skill in order to professionally deliver municipal legal services to a public client. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Preference given to proven experience in the areas of Land Use, Zoning, Environmental, and Municipal law.

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