Municipal Land Use Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Municipal Land Use Associate in San Francisco, CA. The position requires 4-6 years of experience in land use and zoning, with a focus on public agency representation. The role involves advising on legal and regulatory issues, providing strategic client-focused advice, and assisting throughout the permitting process.

Duties

• Conduct land use due diligence and permitting assessments.
• Develop strategies to achieve client developer goals.
• Assist clients throughout the permitting process.
• Provide practical advice on complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Regularly update clients on the progress of their matters.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of relevant land use and zoning experience.
• Experience with CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental protection laws.
• Strong writing, research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar of California admission.

Skills

• Excellent writing and research abilities.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills.
• Self-starter with a team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement option.
• Reasonable billable hours requirement.
• Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses.
• Competitive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with a partial match.

Founded over nine decades ago, this family-owned firm specializes in a wide range of practices including constitutional law, intellectual property, family law, real estate, public law, employment litigation, construction, insurance, data privacy, and others. With 10 offices throughout California, the firm has over a hundred highly experienced and skilled attorneys. Serving public agencies and private businesses throughout California, this firm has earned a great reputation for providing high-quality representation based on honesty, efficiency, and prompt responsiveness. The firm fosters a professional collegial work environment that promotes equality, dignity, and respect. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has an option for employees to work remotely.