The position provides counsel to the Council and City staff on a wide range of municipal matters, including land use and development, personnel and employment issues, contract review and negotiation, real property 
transactions, environmental regulations, and election law. The City Attorney’s duties include:

• Advising officers and authorities of the City on all legal matters related to municipal business
• Prosecuting violations of the Redding Municipal Code and other applicable ordinances
• Representing the City in all legal proceedings in which it is a party or has an interest
• Employing, supervising, disciplining, and, if necessary, removing attorneys and other subordinate personnel
• Collaborating with the Shasta County District Attorney, who has con current jurisdiction to prosecute code violations and file civil suits as needed

The ideal candidate will have broad knowledge of municipal law and proven experience working in or with a local government agency. Core areas of expertise include:

• Land use and economic development
• Conflict of interest law and Brown Act compliance
• Contract drafting and review
• Public works and code enforcement
• Employment law

Qualifications: 

• A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and membership in the State Bar of California are required.
• Ten (10) years relevant experience in the practice of law and four (4) to five (5) years of municipal law experience are required.

Deadline to apply is May 3, 2026. 

Annual salary with benefits: $280,000 - $310,00.

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