Located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay, the City of Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of Silicon Valley. Often referred to as the Crossroads of Silicon Valley, the City is situated between major thoroughfares in the Bay Area and considered a highly desirable location for world-class technology companies seeking to build a central base of operations. With the addition of the new Milpitas Transit Center offering BART, light rail, and bus service, and multiple new mixed-use development projects, along with a host of new City Plans and Programs in support of an inspiring and sustainable future, the City is at the forefront of building the next generation economy. A full-service city with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services, Milpitas is a flourishing community with a very diverse and inclusive resident population of over 80,000. The City of Milpitas operates under a Council-Manager form of government, establishing the five member City Council as the legislative and executive body.

The Office of the City Attorney (Office) supports the City of Milpitas, a general law city, with litigation, transactions, risk management, and other legal support. The Office provides cost effective legal representation, analysis and guidance to the City Council and City staff at the highest level of professionalism. The Office provides general legal advice and services to the City Council, RDA Successor Agency, Housing Authority, Finance Authority, City Commissions, City Manager, City departments and other entities as approved by City Council. The City Attorney's Office prepares or approves as to form all proposed ordinances, resolutions, agreements and amendments thereto. The Office negotiates and drafts complex agreements, including at times development agreements with developers. This Office oversees the City in litigation and supervises the litigation of the Pooled Liability Assurance Network Joint Powers Insurance Authority appointed counsel. This department also provides guidance in personnel matters.

The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced and versatile municipal attorney who excels at collaborative problem-solving, process improvement. The ideal candidate also needs to come in equipped and experienced, with the ability to hit the ground running.

Requires the completion of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law; and at least ten (10) years of experience practicing law with at least five (5) years of substantial municipal or county law experience in the State of California and includes at least four (4) years’ experience at a management level in a governmental legal office. Candidates should also maintain an active membership in the State Bar of California and possess a valid California Driver’s License.

Salary Range: $340,000 to $400,000

Please apply on-line by August 1, 2025 at www.allianceRC.com. Qualified candidates must be available on August 15, 2025 for first round video interviews with the Selection Subcommittee and on August 19, 2025 for second round in-person interviews with the full City Council. For questions, please contact Sherrill Uyeda at suyeda@alliancerc.com or Wesley Herman at wherman@alliancerc.com. Main Office: (562) 901-0769. EEO/ADA