Land Use & Zoning Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Law Firm

Los Angeles, CA

Land Use & Zoning Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Attorney

2-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Associate Environment & Land Use

Job Responsibilities:
The Environment & Land Use associate will be responsible for providing legal support and representation in various sectors, including renewable energy, transit and transportation, regulated utilities, housing and commercial developments, and public infrastructure. The associate will represent both public and private clients, offering expertise in land use and environmental due diligence, land use entitlements, and environmental/resource permitting. Additionally, the associate will provide counseling and ensure compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The role also involves defending zoning and/or environmental approvals in state and federal court. The associate will have opportunities to collaborate with other practice groups within the law firm, such as the Real Estate Group, the Eminent Domain & Inverse Condemnation Group, the Infrastructure Group, and the Government Relations & Regulation Group.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of California and possess 2-5 years of experience in environmental law. The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellent writing abilities, sharp analytical skills, and a strong interest in environmental law. Experience in land use and environmental due diligence, land use entitlements, environmental/resource permitting, CEQA and NEPA counseling and compliance, and defense of zoning and/or environmental approvals in state and federal court is preferred.

Salary Information:
The salary range for the position of a 2-5 year Associate at the law firm is $175,000 to $210,000 annually. The successful candidate’s salary is expected to be set within this range, though actual compensation will depend on various factors, including the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Associates are also eligible for various annual bonuses, including a bonus of 15% of base compensation if they meet the law firm's 1,850 annual billable hours expectation.

Additional Information:
The law firm offers a collegial, hybrid work environment with significant early responsibility and excellent advancement opportunities for associates. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability status, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of the law firm's employment lifecycle, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, and social and recreational activities. The law firm is also a Fair Chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment, without asking for any criminal history until a conditional offer of employment is extended. Employees will have access to highly sensitive, confidential, and valuable information of clients and others, and certain criminal history may pose a significant risk to the firm's business operations and reputation.