Deputy County Attorney

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

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Deputy, Senior Assistant or Assistant County Attorney (Housing and Land Use):

The Loudoun County Attorney's Office is seeking an attorney to focus on land use, zoning, and comprehensive planning and development matters. This attorney will provide legal advice and counsel to County staff, the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission and other advisory boards and commissions in matters related to the review and process of land development applications, and the interpretation and enforcement of the County's land development ordinances. This attorney may also represent the County and its officials in land use litigation, zoning appeals and Code enforcement proceedings. This attorney will also provide legal advice and counsel regarding affordable housing projects, negotiate and prepare loan documents, enforce load guarantees, advise housing staff on affordable housing initiatives, protect the County's interests in maintaining affordable housing units, and collect the County's financial lien.

The Loudoun County Attorney's Office is seeking an attorney to focus on land use, zoning, comprehensive planning and development matters as well as providing legal advice regarding housing issues and financing related matters.

The successful candidate will provide legal advice and counsel to County staff, the Board of Supervisors, the Planning Commission and other advisory boards and commissions in matters related to the review and processing of land development applications, and the interpretation and enforcement of the County's land development ordinances. Responsibilities may include coordinating review of subdivision site plans and surety instruments; reviewing proffers and special exception conditions; drafting and reviewing proposed ordinance amendments; amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; negotiating, drafting and/or reviewing deeds, easements and land development agreements; and drafting or reviewing staff reports for the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission. This attorney may also represent the County and its officials in land use litigation, zoning appeals and Code enforcement proceedings.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

This position may be filled with any of the following classifications, depending on experience:

• Deputy (Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; at least five (5) years of experience as a licensed practicing attorney, including at least three (3) years of experience in local government or specific relevant practice area, with a salary range of $104,775.08-$199,072.67);
• Senior Assistant (Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; at least three (3) years of experience as a licensed practicing attorney, including at least two (2) years of experience in local government or a specific relevant practice area, with a salary range of $96,159.04-$177,894.21);
• Assistant County Attorney (Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school) with a salary range of $83,907.45 - $146,838.04).

JD degree from an accredited law school. Must be a member of the Virginia State Bar.

Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required.