Land Use & Environmental Of Counsel

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Land Use & Environmental Of Counsel to join a highly regarded Land Use & Environmental Practice Group representing both public and private sector clients on sophisticated development and environmental matters throughout California. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with extensive experience in land use, environmental law, and litigation who is looking to work on high-profile projects while collaborating with an accomplished and dynamic legal team.

The successful candidate will advise clients through every stage of the land development process, including land use entitlements, environmental review, regulatory permitting, and litigation. This role offers significant client interaction, challenging legal work, and the opportunity to contribute to some of California's most complex development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise public and private clients on complex land use, planning, and environmental matters.
• Counsel clients through land use entitlement, permitting, and environmental review processes.
• Provide strategic guidance regarding compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and related environmental regulations.
• Represent clients in land use and environmental litigation involving development projects and regulatory matters.
• Analyze planning, zoning, and land use regulations affecting project development.
• Draft legal memoranda, motions, pleadings, briefs, entitlement documents, and regulatory filings.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical solutions to complex land use and environmental issues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, public agencies, and stakeholders throughout project development.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development initiatives.
• Manage multiple complex matters while delivering exceptional client service.

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• Minimum of 7 years of land use and environmental law experience.
• Extensive experience advising clients on land use entitlements, permitting, and environmental review processes.
• Significant experience with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
• Strong knowledge of California planning, zoning, and land use laws.
• Experience handling land use and environmental litigation.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative legal environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and clients.

Why Join Us:

• Work on sophisticated, high-profile land use and environmental matters throughout California.
• Represent a diverse client base of public agencies and private developers.
• Collaborate with an experienced team recognized for excellence in land use and environmental law.
• Gain meaningful responsibility while managing complex projects and litigation.
• Enjoy a collaborative culture that values innovation, professional excellence, and client service.
• Build a long-term practice with opportunities for leadership and continued professional growth.
• Benefit from a flexible hybrid work environment that promotes collaboration and work-life balance.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Reasonable billable hour expectations that support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Profit-sharing opportunities.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Professional development, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.