Environment, Land Use Associate

Considine Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in San Francisco is seeking an associate with over 5 years of experience in land use or environmental matters. The role entails working on a variety of regulatory and litigation issues related to the development of land and natural resources. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and be admitted to the California State Bar. The base salary is expected to be between $260,000 and $275,000 annually, with potential total compensation reaching up to $475,000 including bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in land use or environmental matters.
• Experience in land use litigation and public lands preferred.
• Experience in real estate transactions also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on regulatory, administrative, transactional, and litigation matters.
• Focus on development of land and natural resources.
• Handle project development, CEQA and NEPA issues.

Skills

Land use law

Environmental law

Real estate transactions

Public lands law

Litigation

Education

Admission to the State Bar of California

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

San Francisco, CA

A premier, global, law firm seeks an associate with 5 plus years of experience in land use or environmental matters to join their Government, Land Use, Environment and Energy (GLUEE) Department. This associate will work on a wide range of regulatory, administrative, transactional, and litigation matters relating to the development of land and natural resources, and in the specific subject matter areas of project development, CEQA and NEPA, public lands and mining, air, water, and energy. Prior experience in land use or environmental law is required. Experience in land use litigation (writ of mandate) and public lands is preferred. Experience in real estate transactions also preferred. Excellent academic credentials and admission to the State Bar of California are required.

The firm reasonably expects to pay between $260,000.00-$275,000.00 base compensation annually for this position. The base compensation offered will depend upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the selected candidate’s qualifications and years of relevant experience. Additionally, associates who meet the firm’s minimum performance standards (including billing at least 1900 hours), can reasonably expect total compensation (base salary plus a discretionary bonus) ranging from $425,000.00-$475,000.00. The discretionary bonus may also be increased based on the number of hours billed and collected in excess of 1900 hours. Separately, the Firm credits associates with an additional bonus on work they originate.

Salary: 260,000.00-$275,000.00 base compensation annually for this position
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Exempt/Not Exempt: Exempt