Land Use and Environmental Partner or Senior Counsel

Connect Legal Partners; California; Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Legal Partners seeks a senior land use and environmental attorney to advise on zoning, development entitlements, permitting and CEQA matters across California. You will lead disputes, manage client relationships and contribute to the growth of the practice, with substantive responsibility for strategy and business development.

This opportunity requires active California bar membership and at least seven years of relevant experience, with a portable client base.

Qualifications

• Active California bar membership.
• 7+ years of land use and environmental experience.
• Portable client practice.
• Strong CEQA knowledge.
• Ability to lead complex matters and explain regulatory issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Advise on zoning, entitlements, permitting and CEQA matters.
• Lead challenges and disputes for clients and public authorities.
• Manage client relationships and help grow the practice?
• Contribute to legal strategy and business development.

Skills

California Bar

CEQA knowledge

Litigation leadership

Business development

Job description

Lead land use and environmental advice on development projects, applying your experience to approvals and disputes.

The role

This senior opportunity combines advisory work and litigation across California land use and environmental law. You will advise public authorities and private clients on zoning, development entitlements, permitting and environmental review, including CEQA matters. The role also involves leading challenges and disputes, managing client relationships and contributing to the growth of the practice. It offers substantive responsibility for both legal strategy and business development.

What you will need

You will need active California bar membership, at least seven years of relevant land use and environmental experience, and a portable client practice. Strong CEQA knowledge and the ability to lead complex matters are important. The opportunity suits a senior lawyer who can explain regulatory issues clearly, build trusted relationships and support colleagues working on demanding projects.

What is on offer

• The advertised annual salary range is US$250,000 to US$340,000.
• Partnership structure and seniority will depend on your practice and experience.
• This is a full time hybrid role in California, with office attendance required.