Municipal Real Estate Attorney

Best Best & Krieger LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on delivering effective and client-service oriented solutions to complex legal issues facing public agencies, businesses and individuals across the U.S. BBK is proud to trace the firm's success back to the groundwork of professionalism and community service laid by its founders 135 years ago. Today, with nearly 250 attorneys in offices throughout California and in Oregon and Washington, D.C., we efficiently and meaningfully assist our clients with complex, multi-disciplinary issues and provide creative solutions.

At BBK, we place a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to culture, community and equal opportunity. We are proud of our workplace culture, where we respect and value our colleagues for their unique perspectives and experiences.

We are seeking a real estate attorney with a strong interest in public sector work.  This attorney will focus on real estate matters affecting cities, counties, special districts, and other public agencies. The ideal candidate will have experience advising public entities on property transactions, development projects, land use, leasing, acquisitions, and related real estate issues. The ideal candidate will have a background in transactions such as acquisitions, sales, leases, and development agreements, along with familiarity with land use, zoning, and CEQA/NEPA compliance. Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work closely with public officials and staff. Candidates with five to eight years of real estate, municipal, or land use law experience are ideal. Candidates must be located in California, and must be licensed to practice in California.
 

The reasonably expected pay scale for this position seeking an associate with 5 or more years of experience is $137,000 - $195,000.  The actual salary within that range will depend on the selected candidate’s years of practice and experience.  We encourage all interested candidates to apply.   

Best Best & Krieger is an equal opportunity employer.