Land Use

6 days ago

San Diego, California, United States iLocatum Full time

Land Use & Environmental Of Counsel / Attorney

Locations:

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Oakland, CA
  • San Diego, CA

Must-Haves:

  • 7+ years of land use and environmental law experience
  • In-depth knowledge of CEQA and California land use laws
  • Experience with entitlements, permitting, and environmental review
  • Active California Bar license

Strongly Preferred:

  • Land use litigation experience
  • Experience with High-profile public and private projects in CA
  • Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills

About the Firm

An established
midsize California law firm
, with five offices across California, has built a strong reputation over the past 35 years for handling
high-profile
, high-stakes matters on behalf of both public entities and private sector clients.

Our attorneys are nationally recognized for their legal acumen and results-driven approach. From groundbreaking infrastructure projects to precedent-setting litigation, we are proud to support our clients' most critical and visible initiatives.

Why Join Us?

  • Recognized by Law360 as a "California Powerhouse" for our strength in environmental law, labor and employment, land use, eminent domain, and constitutional law
  • A trusted legal partner for major public-facing development and transportation projects
  • A litigation team with a track record of landmark victories—including wins before the California Supreme Court and published appellate decisions
  • A transactional team skilled in crafting innovative contracts and agreements aligned with client strategy and public mission

About the Role:

This role focuses on sophisticated land use and environmental work, including regulatory permitting, CEQA compliance, and entitlement strategy for major development projects. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor to clients, providing legal guidance through the complexities of California's planning, zoning, and environmental regulations. Litigation experience in land use matters is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise clients on complex land use entitlements and regulatory permitting
  • Navigate environmental review processes under CEQA and related laws
  • Conduct legal research, draft opinions, and review project documents
  • Collaborate with a team on large-scale development projects
  • Represent clients in administrative proceedings and, when needed, in litigation

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Licensed Attorney with a minimum of 7 years of experience in land use and CEQA matters
  • Expert-level knowledge of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), planning and zoning laws, and regulatory frameworks
  • Proven ability to advise clients on land use entitlements, permitting, and environmental review processes
  • Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
  • Comfortable managing multiple complex projects simultaneously in a collaborative team setting
  • Experience working on large-scale public and private development projects
  • Land use litigation experience strongly preferred
  • Located in or open to working from Los Angeles, Oakland, or San Diego, CA
  • Interested in joining a high-caliber legal team shaping California's infrastructure and communities

Why Consider This Role?

  • Work on high-profile and high-stakes land use matters
  • Join a collaborative and supportive legal team
  • Competitive compensation: $250,000 – $340,000 (dependent on experience and location)
  • Enjoy a balanced billable hours requirement and performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) with match, and profit-sharing

This is an exciting opportunity to take your land use expertise to the next level while contributing to transformative projects across California.

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