Land Use Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Health Reimbursement Account (HSA)

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Land Use Associate in Seattle, WA. The attorney will represent clients in development projects and transactions with exposure to general land use, real estate, and municipal law.

The candidate should have three+ years of Pacific Northwest land use experience, and hold a JD from an accredited school with active WSBA membership. Strong writing, research, and project management skills are required.

Qualifications

• At least three years of Pacific Northwest land use experience.
• Current WSBA membership.
• Undergraduate and JD degrees from accredited institutions.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Interest and ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Work with multiple partners and manage responsibilities for different transactions.
• Conduct land use due diligence and permitting, assessing options for new projects and site redevelopment.
• Write due diligence and client advice memos.
• Communicate strategically with local government planners and officials.
• Research and draft memoranda on land use regulations and their impacts.
• Draft covenants, easements, and agreements for land use and development.
• Operate in a high-demand, fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Writing skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree

JD degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Land Use Associate in Seattle, WA, to represent local, regional, and national clients in support of their development projects and transactions. The ideal candidate will have experience with general land use, real estate, and municipal law.

Duties

• Work with multiple partners and manage responsibilities for different transactions.
• Conduct land use due diligence and permitting, assessing options for new projects and site redevelopment.
• Write due diligence and client advice memos.
• Communicate strategically with local government planners and officials.
• Research and draft memoranda on land use regulations and their impacts.
• Draft covenants, easements, and agreements for land use and development.
• Operate in a high-demand, fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Engage professionally in-person, virtually, and through email and phone.

Requirements

• Undergraduate and JD degrees from accredited institutions.
• Current WSBA membership.
• At least three years of Pacific Northwest land use experience.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Self-motivated with strategic and thoughtful approach.
• Attention to detail and strong legal research and writing skills.
• Interest and ability to learn quickly.

Education

• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
• JD degree from an accredited institution.

Certifications

• Current WSBA membership.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.
• Professional interaction and communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical and Vision insurance.
• Voluntary Dental insurance.
• Health Reimbursement Account Plan.
• Cafeteria Plan.
• Life / AD&D insurance.
• Long-term Disability insurance.
• Whole life with Long-term care rider.
• Retirement Plan 401(k).
• Vacation and Sick/Safe Leave.
• Orca Pass/parking subsidy.