Senior Level Assistant City Attorney Jobs

Senior level assistant city attorney jobs place experienced legal professionals in charge of complex litigation, policy development, and the junior attorneys who look to them for guidance on the city's most consequential matters. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, with 25% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Burns & McDonnell, UCB, and University of Missouri-Kansas City hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles39
Top stateMissouri
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityKansas City, MO
Work type75% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Internal Audit Manager - Financial Institutions Advisory (New York City)
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Internal Audit Manager - Financial Institutions Advisory (New York City)
Huron Consulting Group
New York, New York
Accounting
Audit
Compliance & Risk
$125k - $192k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
5,001-10,000

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, Translational Critical Materials / UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, Translational Critical Materials / UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Doctoral degree
5,001-10,000

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PROFESSOR, CMCE Distinguished Chair in Translational Critical Materials Processing / UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
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PROFESSOR, CMCE Distinguished Chair in Translational Critical Materials Processing / UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Doctoral degree
5,001-10,000

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City Controller
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City Controller
City of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Accounting
Business Operations
$143k - $150k/yr
Master's degree in accounting
5,001-10,000

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Key Account Manager Sr./ New York City
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Key Account Manager Sr./ New York City
UCB
New York, New York
Customer Success
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$160k - $210k/yr
Managed care
5,001-10,000

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Senior Level Assistant City Attorney Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Burns & McDonnell21
  • UCB2
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City2
  • Axon1
  • Zoox1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services21
  • Healthcare & Medical Services3
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3
  • Education2
  • Retail1

Senior Level Assistant City Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level assistant city attorney job?

Candidates who land senior level assistant city attorney roles typically bring deep experience in municipal law, complex civil litigation, or a specialized practice area like land use, employment, or public finance. Hiring managers look for attorneys who can independently manage high-stakes matters, advise department heads, and mentor junior staff without close supervision. A history of handling cases or projects from inception to resolution carries significant weight at this stage.

Which companies hire senior level assistant city attorneys?

Companies hiring senior level assistant city attorneys right now include Burns & McDonnell, UCB, and University of Missouri-Kansas City, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is driven primarily by municipal governments, county agencies, regional authorities, and public utilities that need experienced counsel to lead legal operations across specialized practice areas.

Are there remote senior level assistant city attorney jobs?

Yes, though most city attorney roles require at least some in-person presence given the nature of government work. About 25% of senior level assistant city attorney openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being far more common than fully remote positions at this level. Roles involving court appearances, council sessions, or client-facing advisory work typically require a local presence.

What makes an assistant city attorney role senior level?

A senior level assistant city attorney role is defined by independent ownership of a legal practice area, not just task execution. Senior attorneys lead significant litigation without day-to-day supervision, advise elected officials and department heads directly, develop legal policy, and mentor junior colleagues. The distinction from mid-level roles lies in scope of authority, the complexity of matters handled, and the expectation of contributing to how the office operates.

Which industries hire the most senior level assistant city attorneys?

Senior level assistant city attorney roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors employ the largest legal teams requiring experienced municipal counsel to handle regulatory compliance, public contracting, employment matters, and civil rights litigation at scale.