Experienced Land Use Attorney

Miller Nash LLP; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Remote options possible

Job summary

Miller Nash LLP seeks an experienced land use attorney in Vancouver, Washington. The ideal candidate has eight to ten years of experience in land use and Washington regulatory matters, with sharp analytical and persuasive writing skills.

The role involves handling land use applications (comprehensive plan amendments, rezonings, CUPs, site plans, subdivisions, shoreline permits) and related appeals, plus familiarity with the Growth Management Act and regulatory proceedings.

Qualifications

• Eight to ten years of experience in land use and/or Washington regulatory matters.
• Strong analytical and persuasive legal writing skills.
• Experience with land use applications and related appeals.

Responsibilities

• Handle land use applications (comprehensive plan amendments, rezonings, CUPs, site plan reviews, subdivisions, shoreline permits).
• Manage related appeals and advise on Growth Management Act implementation.
• Engage in regulatory permitting, adjudicative proceedings, rule challenges, and agency rulemakings.

Skills

Land use law

Legal writing

Regulatory matters

Analytical thinking

Job description

Experienced Land Use Attorney—Vancouver, Washington (Hybrid Position)

Miller Nash is seeking an attorney with eight to ten years of experience in land use and/or Washington regulatory matters to join its team in Vancouver, Washington. Sharp analytical skills and persuasive legal writing are required.

Our ideal candidate has experience with land use applications, including comprehensive plan amendments, rezones, conditional use permits, site plan review applications, subdivisions, and shoreline permits, as well as related appeals, and has deep familiarity with the Growth Management Act and its implementation. Experience with regulatory permitting, adjudicative proceedings, administrative rule challenges, and participation in agency rulemakings is also valuable. A book of business is a plus.

Active membership in the Washington State Bar Association is required. Flexible hybrid work arrangements are available to all Miller Nash attorneys, and fully remote options may be considered.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Compensation

• Base Salary Range:
  • $185,000 – $250,000 annually. (The posted range reflects the expected base salary for this role based on factors such as years of experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant considerations. The exact offer within this range will depend on the selected candidate’s background.)
    • In addition to base salary, the position is eligible for performance-based bonuses tied to established targets for billings, collections, and billed hours, and discretionary bonus opportunities. Full details regarding bonus eligibility, structure, and potential will be provided in the candidate’s contract.
    • Total compensation can significantly exceed the base salary range depending on individual performance, billable hours, and firm results.

Miller Nash is an established firm with both strong traditions and modern sensibilities. Although our roots in the Pacific Northwest go back more than a century, we are creative thinkers committed to serving our clients, our community, and each other in thoughtful and innovative ways. Our attorneys and staff enjoy collaborating with one another, and it shows. Candidates and new members of our team often tell us that they are most impressed by the genuine collegiality and caring at our firm.

The clients we serve are a diverse group of businesses, nonprofits, public entities, and individuals. We are organized around the industries of our clients and invest our time to understand our clients’ businesses so we can better meet their needs. Our firm vision centers around delivering great client service, driven by our passion for devoting ourselves to our clients’ legal needs as if they were our own.

Community involvement is a way of life at Miller Nash, as is our deep commitment to diversity. This involvement extends beyond our own offices to the clients we serve and to the communities where we live and work. You will find our attorneys as leaders within their business communities, professional associations, and community nonprofits—giving their time to make a positive impact.