Environment & Land Use Associate

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Tucson, AZ

Environment & Land Use Associate

Attorney

1-10 yrs required

No

Job Overview:
A well-regarded California-based law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of experience to join its Environment & Land Use practice. The firm advises both public and private sector clients across industries such as renewable energy, transportation, utilities, housing, commercial development, and public infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact environmental and land use matters, assume significant early responsibility, and collaborate with other legal teams in a collegial, hybrid work environment.

Location:

• Tucson, AZ

Duties:

• Conduct land use and environmental due diligence for public and private development projects

• Provide legal counsel on land use entitlements and environmental/resource permitting

• Advise clients on CEQA and NEPA compliance requirements and strategies

• Assist in the defense of zoning and environmental approvals in state and federal court

• Collaborate with attorneys in related practice groups on multidisciplinary projects

Requirements:

• 2–5 years of relevant legal experience in environmental and/or land use law

• Demonstrated interest in environmental and regulatory legal matters

• Familiarity with CEQA, NEPA, permitting processes, and administrative law

• Litigation experience related to land use or environmental approvals is preferred

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active member of the State Bar of California (required)

Skills:

• Exceptional legal writing and research skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

• Effective verbal and written communication

• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines

• Team-oriented and able to work collaboratively across legal disciplines

Benefits:

• Annual bonus potential, including a 15% bonus of base salary for meeting 1,850 billable hours

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility and autonomy

• Opportunities for rapid advancement and early substantive legal work

• Involvement in cross-practice projects with groups such as Real Estate, Infrastructure, Government Relations, and Eminent Domain

• Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance employment policies in place