City Attorney

City of Mountain View, CA

A rare opportunity to serve as a trusted legal advisor and help shape the future of one of California's most innovative municipalities in the heart of the Silicon Valley! Mountain View's next City Attorney will lead a talented team of 12 professionals and join a collaborative Executive Leadership Team in advancing the City's ambitious goals.

The City seeks an accomplished municipal law executive who combines exceptional legal judgment with intellectual curiosity and a solutions-oriented approach. The successful candidate will provide counsel on complex and often precedent-setting issues involving municipal governance, housing, land use, CEQA, and evolving State legislation. This collaborative leader will thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy helping shape public policy while navigating today's most challenging legal issues.

Executive or senior-level municipal law experience serving as a City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney is desirable. A Juris Doctor degree and active membership in the State Bar of California are required.

Mountain View’s compensation is competitive with the market while remaining fiscally responsible. Salary will be DOQE (incumbent salary: $362,807) and is supplemented by an attractive benefits package. Visit www.tbcrecruiting.com for brochure and to apply online. Closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Suzanne Mason • 562.631.2500
Teri Black • 424.296.3111
TERI BLACK & CO., LLC
www.tbcrecruiting.com

How to Apply

Application Deadline
Visit www.tbcrecruiting.com to apply online.

Job Details

Salary
DOQ/E
Job Function
Other, Department Head/Director
Position Type
Full Time

City of Mountain View

Address

500 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041-2010
United States

Population
82,376
Form of Government
Council-Manager

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