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Senior Public Law Attorney - Oakland (General Municipal Law, Real Estate, Transactions)
Burke is seeking a skilled and motivated senior attorney with 5+ years of significant experience in representing public agencies, cities preferred. Candidates must have attended city council, planning commission, and similar board and commission meetings, drafted ordinances and resolutions, performed legal research, reviewed and drafted contracts, and have familiarity with land use, environmental, and economic development matters. Must have experience advising senior staff and councilmembers regarding conflicts of interest, Brown Act, and Public Records Act issues.