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Land Use Associate

$285k - $325k

PermanentPlacements.com

Our client, a highly respected California-based law firm, is seeking a Land Use Associate with 4-5 years of experience to join its San Francisco office.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney interested in representing developers, property owners, investors, and other stakeholders on sophisticated land use, environmental, and entitlement matters. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced land use attorneys guiding projects through complex regulatory, environmental, and governmental approval processes.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on a broad range of land use, planning, and environmental matters

Assist developers, property owners, and investors with:

Regulatory approvals

Development-related compliance issues

Analyze and advise on environmental review requirements and compliance obligations

Support projects through local, regional, and state approval processes

Draft and review entitlement applications, regulatory submissions, and other project-related documentation

Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda relating to land use, environmental, and development issues

Collaborate with attorneys, consultants, project teams, and governmental agencies throughout project development

Assist with land use and environmental disputes when applicable

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active membership in good standing with the California Bar

4-5 years of land use, environmental, or natural resources experience

Experience with:

Environmental review processes

Regulatory compliance matters

Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Strong organizational and project-management skills

Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Strong academic credentials

Preferred Qualifications

Major law firm experience

Experience with environmental review and entitlement processes

Land use litigation experience

Experience handling development projects from acquisition through approval

Why This Opportunity
Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to work on some of the most significant development and land use matters in California while benefiting from:

Significant client interaction and responsibility

Collaboration with highly regarded land use attorneys

Exposure to sophisticated entitlement and environmental matters

Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities

Long-term career growth within a leading real estate and land use practice

Base Salary: $285,000 - $325,000 annually

Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and relevant skills

Competitive bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits package

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Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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