TRANSACTIONAL REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY
Apply NowCompany: City of Houston, TX
Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
Salary : $134,209.40 - $156,976.04 Annually
Location : 900 Bagby-City Hall Annex
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 36258
Department: Legal
Opening Date: 02/25/2025
Closing Date: 3/4/2025 11:59 PM Central
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Job Classification: SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY III
Section: REAL ESTATE
Location: 900 BAGBY, HOUSTON, TX
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM* *Subject to Change
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
The Office of the City Attorney for the City of Houston (the "OCA") provides municipal legal services to the City, its elected and appointed officials, and its employees while adhering to the following guiding principles:
Every member of the OCA must be committed to "Service Through Law."
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The City of Houston seeks applicants for a Senior Assistant City Attorney II position in the Real Estate Section of the Legal Department. The applicant should be an experienced practitioner in commercial real estate and have at least six years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law. Requires basic computer skills and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 18 years of experience practicing law and must be an active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar and eligible for admission to Federal court. License to practice law in Texas must be kept current as a condition of employment.
PREFERENCES
Preference will be given to applicants with:
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None
All applicants will be expected to provide a writing sample and transcripts.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION:
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade: 35
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-6214.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-6214.
If you need login assistance or technical support call (855) 524-5627.
EOE - Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
02
Do you possess a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited college of law?
03
Are you a member of the State Bar of Texas?
04
How many years of experience do you have practicing law?
05
Which best describes your years of commercial real estate experience?
06
Have you been disciplined by a State Bar Association?
07
Has your right to practice law ever been limited?
08
In the past five years, what percentage of your law practice required you to interact with commercial lenders, non-profit and for-profit developers, tax increment reinvestment zones, and/or governmental agencies?
09
Do you have any experience negotiating and drafting contracts and other agreements for mixed-use or public developments?
10
With respect to academic performance in law school please indicate your placement within your class.
11
What range best represents your annual salary requirement?
12
Please describe how your legal experience relates to this position. ("See resume" is not acceptable. If this does not apply, please type "N/A")
Required Question
Location : 900 Bagby-City Hall Annex
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 36258
Department: Legal
Opening Date: 02/25/2025
Closing Date: 3/4/2025 11:59 PM Central
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Job Classification: SENIOR ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY III
Section: REAL ESTATE
Location: 900 BAGBY, HOUSTON, TX
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM* *Subject to Change
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
The Office of the City Attorney for the City of Houston (the "OCA") provides municipal legal services to the City, its elected and appointed officials, and its employees while adhering to the following guiding principles:
- Quality & Service - Achieving high customer satisfaction as judged by our clients.
- Partnership & Teamwork - Working cooperatively internally and with our clients to achieve the City's goals.
- Integrity & Candor - Placing honesty and ethical behavior first.
- Dignity & Diversity - Promoting each person's value.
- Innovation & Imagination - Seeking novel and creative approaches to achieving the City's objectives.
Every member of the OCA must be committed to "Service Through Law."
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The City of Houston seeks applicants for a Senior Assistant City Attorney II position in the Real Estate Section of the Legal Department. The applicant should be an experienced practitioner in commercial real estate and have at least six years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating transactions relating to the acquisition, sale, development, use or maintenance of City real property.
- Reviewing tax increment reinvestment zone documents including project plans, annexations, and budgets.
- Drafting various tax abatement agreements and ordinances.
- Researching, analyzing and drafting real property documents including deeds, easements, leases, licenses, assignments, and development agreements.
- Advising client departments on the risks associated with various real property agreements and conveyances, including advising as to the applicability of reverter clauses, hearings required under Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, and the ability of a municipality to agree to certain terms and conditions when acquiring and selling public property.
- Counseling the City's departments and elected officials about state statutes and city ordinances and drafting or revising ordinances affecting real property.
- Providing legal advice to city officials and city boards.
- Reviewing and analyzing various legislative bills during the legislative session.
- Special projects assigned by management.
- Managing outside counsel.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association accredited college of law. Requires basic computer skills and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 18 years of experience practicing law and must be an active member in good standing of the Texas State Bar and eligible for admission to Federal court. License to practice law in Texas must be kept current as a condition of employment.
PREFERENCES
Preference will be given to applicants with:
- At least six years of experience in commercial real estate.
- Experience working with Texas real property statutes and municipal or public law.
- Experience working with real estate developers and commercial lenders.
- General knowledge of tax increment reinvestment zones.
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial real estate development agreements involving three or more parties.
- Experience providing legal advice to city officials regarding public development agreements and contracts.
- Experience reviewing title reports and general title issues such as reverter clauses, liens, and encumbrances.
- Must be willing to work extended hours as needed to accommodate workload demands.
- Proficiency with the Office 365 suite of programs, including Word, OneDrive, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, Westlaw Edge, and the use of technology in the practice of law.
- Superior communication skills.
- Above average academic and professional achievement.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None
All applicants will be expected to provide a writing sample and transcripts.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION:
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade: 35
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-6214.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.
If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-6214.
If you need login assistance or technical support call (855) 524-5627.
EOE - Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Supplemental Insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Retirement pension
- 457 deferred compensation plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year
- 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
- Compensable Sick Leave
- Personal Leave
- Flexible schedules
- Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
- Professional development opportunities
- Transportation/parking plan
- Section 125 pretax deductions
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited college of law?
- Yes
- No
03
Are you a member of the State Bar of Texas?
- Yes
- No
04
How many years of experience do you have practicing law?
- I have 0 to 4 years' experience.
- I have 4 but less than 8 years of experience.
- I have 8 but less than 13 years' experience.
- I have 13 but less than 18 years' experience.
- I have 18 or more years' experience.
05
Which best describes your years of commercial real estate experience?
- I have no commercial real estate experience.
- I have 1 to 3 years of commercial real estate experience.
- I have 4 to 6 years of commercial real estate experience.
- I have 6 or more years of commercial real estate experience.
06
Have you been disciplined by a State Bar Association?
- Yes
- No
07
Has your right to practice law ever been limited?
- Yes
- No
08
In the past five years, what percentage of your law practice required you to interact with commercial lenders, non-profit and for-profit developers, tax increment reinvestment zones, and/or governmental agencies?
- 0 - 25%
- 26% - 50%
- 51% to 75%
- 76% - 100%
09
Do you have any experience negotiating and drafting contracts and other agreements for mixed-use or public developments?
- Yes
- No
10
With respect to academic performance in law school please indicate your placement within your class.
- Top 25% (1st Quarter)
- 26 - 50% (2nd Quarter)
- 51 - 75% (3rd Quarter)
- Bottom 25% (4th Quarter)
- I don't know
11
What range best represents your annual salary requirement?
- $130,000 - $140,000
- $141,000 - $150,000
- $151,000 - $160,000
- $161,000 or above
12
Please describe how your legal experience relates to this position. ("See resume" is not acceptable. If this does not apply, please type "N/A")
Required Question