Salary: $87,485.00 - $100,609.00 Annually
Location : 2700 Town Center Blvd Sugar Land, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: City Attorney
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 5:00 PM Central
What We PayThe Assistant City Attorney is an exempt position with a starting salary of
$87,485 - $100,609 annually.What You'll Do as the Assistant City Attorney:- Provide legal counsel and advice to City Manager, City Council, City boards and commissions, department directors, and employees on legal matters affecting City operations, including statutory and constitutional requirements, elections, open government laws, employment matters, public information, and departmental policies and procedures.
- Draft, review, negotiate contracts and other legal documents to which the City is a party, including agreements for goods, services, construction, utility franchises, economic development incentives, tax abatements, development projects, real estate acquisitions, leases, deeds, and easements. Develop and maintain standard contract forms and negotiate terms with outside attorneys, vendors, property owners, and other representatives.
- Research and analyze statutes, case law, administrative regulations, and other legal authorities to advise City officials and departments, evaluate legal issues, and identify potential risks and liabilities affecting the City.
- Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, and related City Council agenda materials to ensure legal sufficiency and compliance with applicable laws.
- Review and respond to Public Information Act requests and submit opinion requests to the Texas Attorney General's Office as necessary and provide advice to City Clerk's Office regarding redactions pursuant to Statutory requirements, and Attorney General Opinions.
- Attend meetings of and provide legal and procedural advice to City boards and commissions as necessary to ensure compliance with applicable laws and protect the interests of the City and its boards and commissions.
- Conduct orientation and provide training for City boards and commissions regarding applicable laws, procedures, ethics, and other legal requirements.
- Assist the Deputy City Attorney with municipal court operations, including prosecuting cases when the Deputy City Attorney is unavailable or when additional prosecutorial support is needed.
- Compile, evaluate, and analyze legal and operational information and prepare reports, recommendations, and other written materials to support City decision-making.
- Monitor proposed and enacted legislation, judicial decisions, regulatory changes, and developments in municipal law and evaluate their potential impact on City operations, policies, procedures, and legal obligations.
- Serve as an essential employee during emergencies and disasters, and perform required duties before, during, and after such events.
- Maintain knowledge of and comply with City and departmental policies, procedures, and applicable requirements.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the City Attorney or designee.
What You Bring:Formal Education:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
- Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited school of law recognized by the American Bar Association.
- Must be licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas and to be in good standing with the Bar.
Relatable Work Experience:
- Practiced law for a minimum of five years.
- Municipal experience preferred.
Training (License and/or Certification):
- Licensed by the State Bar of Texas and in good standing.
- A valid Texas Driver License with an acceptable driving record is required.
Additional InformationThe citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations.
