City Attorney

The City of Pflugerville offers a competitive salary of $220,000 +/- DOQ, along with an exceptional benefits package. Full-time employees enjoy: Three weeks of paid vacation annually 15 paid holidays per year A robust retirement program, including participation in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) and a 457 deferred compensation plan A 100% City-paid Employee Assistance Program with financial, legal, mental health, and career coaching resources Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage The City Attorney serves as in-house counsel, providing legal counsel in all matters pertaining to the business of the City of Pflugerville. This role represents the City in legal actions involving the City or City officials in their official capacity and coordinates all outside legal counsel and insurance providers. This position requires a strategic, forward-thinking partner who can craft creative solutions to the diverse and evolving challenges of a rapidly growing community. Success in this role demands exceptional judgment, adaptability, and the ability to balance legal precision with practical solutions that advance the City’s long-term goals. The City Attorney’s work spans a wide range of municipal functions, including land use and zoning, capital improvement planning and engineering projects, development services, municipal court operations, personnel and employment law, contracts, and open government compliance. Duties require extensive independent judgment as the City’s ultimate legal authority, including the interpretation, evaluation, and implementation of policy, resolution of conflicts, and coordination of broad legal matters. Appointed by the City Council, the City Attorney works collaboratively with the City Manager and City leadership to plan, direct, and provide complex legal services to the Mayor, City Council, department directors, employees, and various boards and commissions. Serve as the City’s primary legal advisor, providing proactive legal counsel to the City Council, City Manager, department directors, and boards and commissions on legal matters, including municipal operations, policies, and compliance. Represent the City and City officials in all legal actions, including litigation, regulatory proceedings, and administrative hearings, coordinating with outside counsel when necessary. Draft, review, and update legal documents such as ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, easements, and related instruments; negotiate and review major contracts, interlocal agreements, and development-related deals. Provide legal guidance on land use and zoning regulations, planning principles, real estate transactions, and economic development tools and incentives, including Type B corporations and public-private partnerships. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and judicial decisions, recommending changes to City policies and procedures as needed. Attend City Council meetings, work sessions, and other boards and commissions meetings to provide legal guidance and advise on alternative legal or administrative solutions. Develop, plan, implement, and monitor department goals, budgets, work plans, and staff assignments. Supervise legal staff, including assigning tasks, conducting performance reviews, and managing hiring and disciplinary actions. Manage responses to open records requests, including seeking Attorney General opinions when appropriate. Prosecute or oversee the prosecution of Class C misdemeanors and other municipal court cases, as required by law. Provide legal advice on personnel matters and ensure compliance with employment laws, including EEOC, FLSA, and FMLA. Investigate complaints and claims by or against the City, recommending resolutions as appropriate. Monitor state and federal legislative activity and draft municipal legislation as needed. Respond to communications from the public regarding legal matters, City code, and municipal operations as needed. Provide ethics and conflict-of-interest guidance to elected officials and employees. Provide training on legal matters, including open government compliance, ethics, and risk management, to City departments, Council, and boards. Be accessible via personal cell phone to address job-related issues or emergencies, using city applications. Perform other duties as assigned. Formal Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Relatable Work Experience: Over eight (8) years of professional legal experience in municipal law, including at least five (5) years in a supervisory or management role. Expertise in land use and zoning regulations, planning principles, real estate transactions, and economic development tools and incentives, including Type B corporations and public-private partnerships. Knowledge of capital improvement planning and engineering projects, with the ability to provide legal guidance on contracts, procurement, and project delivery. Familiarity with development services, including permitting, code enforcement, and annexation, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies. Experience with municipal court operations, including prosecution of Class C misdemeanors and advising on court procedures and compliance with state law.

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