Experienced Land Use Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary Information:

- Annual compensation range: $175,000-$300,000
- Bonus potential based on billed hours or discretion.
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements available.
- Fully remote options may be considered.

Job Title:

Experienced Land Use Attorney—Seattle, Washington

Experience Information:

- 7+ years of experience in land use law.
- Experience with all types of land use applications.
- Knowledge of government processes and relationships.
- Experience with communications and negotiations with planning staff and regulatory personnel.
- Experience with drafting development agreements, covenants, easements, and boundary-line adjustments.
- Successful track record with land use appeals to local decisionmakers, state boards, and courts.
- Familiarity with Washington State Bar Association and eligibility for reciprocity.
- Oregon State Bar and/or California State Bar license is a plus.

Job Description:

H1: Join Our Team as an Experienced Land Use Attorney in Seattle, Washington
H2: Make a Difference in Land Use Law with Miller Nash

Miller Nash, a reputable law firm with a rich history and modern approach, is seeking an experienced land use attorney to join our team in Seattle, Washington. As a land use attorney with 7+ years of experience, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects and make a real impact in the field of land use law.

As a member of our team, you will be responsible for handling all types of land use applications, including comprehensive plan amendments, rezones, conditional use permits, site plan review applications, subdivisions, short plats, shoreline permits, temporary use permits, and critical areas permits. You will also have the opportunity to communicate and negotiate with planning staff and other regulatory personnel to assist in project approvals, as well as handle land use appeals to local decisionmakers, state boards, and courts.

In addition, you will utilize your expertise in drafting development agreements, covenants, easements, and boundary-line adjustments for both public and private projects. Our experienced land use attorneys have a deep understanding of the government process and know how to use their relationships to successfully and efficiently navigate it on behalf of our clients.

At Miller Nash, we value collaboration and teamwork, and our land use attorneys work well as part of a team with clients and other consultants. We also offer flexible hybrid work arrangements and may consider fully remote options for our attorneys.

H2: Bring Your Client Base and Join Our Team of Land Use Attorneys
H2: Benefits, Compensation, and Company Culture

At Miller Nash, we believe in investing in our employees and providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. That's why we offer a competitive annual compensation range of $175,000-$300,000, with bonus potential based on billed hours or discretion. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package, which you can learn more about on our attorneys page.

Our firm has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we actively support and promote these values within our firm and in the communities we serve. We are also proud to participate in Diversity Lab's Mansfield Rule Certification program, which measures whether law firms are actively considering a diverse pool of candidates for senior lateral positions. In 2023, we achieved Mansfield Certification Plus status and will continue to participate in Mansfield 2023-2024.

At Miller Nash, we are more than just a law firm. We are a community of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing exceptional client service and making a positive impact in the world around us. Join our team and be a part of something special. Apply now by uploading your cover letter and resume.

Headlines:

- Experienced Land Use Attorney—Join Our Team in Seattle, Washington
- Make a Difference in Land Use Law with Miller Nash
- Benefits, Compensation, and Company Culture at Miller Nash

Bullet Points:

- Seeking an experienced land use attorney with 7+ years of experience.
- Must have experience with all types of land use applications and appeals.
- Familiarity with government processes and relationships is a plus.
- Must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association or eligible for reciprocity.
- Bonus potential based on billed hours or discretion.
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements available.
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Participates in Diversity Lab's Mansfield Rule Certification program.
- Competitive annual compensation range of $175,000-$300,000.
- Comprehensive benefits package available.
- Join a team of dedicated professionals who value collaboration and making a positive impact.

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Communication, Negotiation, Legal Writing, Client Service, Project Management

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To apply, please upload your cover letter and resume on the company's website.

Qualification and Experience 7+ years of experience in land use law, Member of Washington State Bar Association or eligible for reciprocity, Oregon State Bar and/or California State Bar license a plus

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