Senior Level City Attorney Jobs

Senior level city attorney jobs place experienced attorneys in charge of complex legal strategy, policy direction, and the teams and matters that carry institutional risk. Openings are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with a 58% remote or hybrid share, and employers like Burns & McDonnell, BKF Engineers, and Right at School hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles117+
Top stateMissouri
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityKansas City, MO
Work type42% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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America First Credit Union
Business Development Representative (Salt Lake City)
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Business Development Representative (Salt Lake City)
America First Credit Union
Salt Lake City, Utah
Business Operations
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Sales
Bachelor's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Burns & McDonnell
Project Controls Manager - Oil, Gas, & Chemical (Kansas City)
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Project Controls Manager - Oil, Gas, & Chemical (Kansas City)
Burns & McDonnell
Kansas City, Missouri
Data Analytics
Data Science
Property Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management
5,001-10,000

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Burns & McDonnell
Project Controls Manager - Power (Kansas City)
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Project Controls Manager - Power (Kansas City)
Burns & McDonnell
Kansas City, Missouri
Data Analytics
Data Science
Property Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management
5,001-10,000

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Temple University Health System
Executive Director, Center City Campus
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Temple University Health System
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Executive Director, Center City Campus
Temple University Health System
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management
Human Resources
$85k - $110k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Procept BioRobotics
Senior Territory Manager- Kansas City, KS
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Senior Territory Manager- Kansas City, KS
Procept BioRobotics
Topeka, Kansas
Program Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$200k/yr
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Senior Level City Attorney Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell27
  • BKF Engineers
    BKF Engineers5
  • Right at School
    Right at School5
  • Bayer
    Bayer3
  • T-Mobile
    T-Mobile3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services34
  • Technology & Software9
  • Healthcare & Medical Services6
  • Distribution & Wholesale5
  • Construction & Real Estate5

Senior Level City Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level city attorney job?

Candidates who land senior level city attorney roles typically bring deep expertise in municipal law, land use, public contracts, or government litigation, along with a record of leading complex matters independently. Hiring managers at this level look for attorneys who have supervised junior staff, advised elected officials or executive leadership, and managed high-stakes legal risk without close oversight. Demonstrating that ownership of outcomes, not just task completion, is what sets strong applicants apart.

Which companies hire senior level city attorneys?

Companies hiring senior level city attorneys right now include Burns & McDonnell, BKF Engineers, and Right at School, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from municipal governments, county agencies, public utilities, and regional authorities that need attorneys who can lead legal departments or manage specialized practice areas without day-to-day supervision.

Are there remote senior level city attorney jobs?

Yes, though fully remote roles are less common in government law than in the private sector. About 58% of senior level city attorney openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid arrangements being more typical since many roles require in-person council appearances, hearings, or executive briefings. Filtering by work setting in your search helps narrow to the arrangement that fits your situation.

What makes a city attorney role senior level?

A senior level city attorney role is defined by scope and ownership, not just years on the job. These positions carry independent responsibility for high-stakes legal matters, require attorneys to set strategy rather than execute it, and typically include supervising or mentoring junior attorneys and paralegals. Senior roles also involve advising department heads, elected bodies, or agency leadership directly, and managing legal risk across large programs or cross-departmental initiatives.

Which industries hire the most senior level city attorneys?

Senior Level city attorney roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate under dense layers of public law, regulatory compliance, and accountability requirements that demand experienced legal counsel with the authority to advise leadership and resolve complex disputes independently.