Environment, Land Use Associate

Legal Kapital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Kapital in San Francisco is looking for an associate to join their Government, Land Use, Environment and Energy (GLUEE) Department. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in land use or environmental law.

This position involves handling a variety of regulatory and litigation matters, including CEQA, NEPA, and public lands issues. Strong academic credentials and California Bar admission are mandatory.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in land use or environmental law.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Responsibilities

• Handle regulatory and transactional matters related to land development.
• Support litigation in land use matters.
• Work on compliance with CEQA and NEPA.

Skills

Land use experience

Environmental law knowledge

Litigation experience

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admission to the State Bar of California

Job description

Our Client seeks an associate with 5 or more years of experience in land use or environmental matters to join our 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 is also preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials and admission to the State Bar of California are required.