Senior Counsel – Land Use, CEQA & Environmental Law

RecruitHook; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading California law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel specializing in Land Use and Environmental Law. You will advise clients on complex entitlement and permitting processes while collaborating on significant development initiatives across California. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience and strong knowledge of CEQA. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model with 2–3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in land use and environmental law.
• Strong working knowledge of CEQA and California land use procedures.
• Experience in advising on entitlements and regulatory permitting.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex entitlement and permitting processes.
• Collaborate on high-impact projects across California.
• Manage legal aspects of environmental review processes.

Skills

Land use and environmental law expertise

Knowledge of CEQA

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Job description

Senior Counsel – Land Use, CEQA & Environmental Law

A leading California law firm is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Land Use and Environmental practice as Of Counsel. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in land use and CEQA matters, with a proven track record advising clients on complex entitlement, permitting, and environmental review processes. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects across California, collaborating with public and private sector clients on some of the state’s most significant development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in land use and environmental law
• Strong working knowledge of CEQA, planning and zoning laws, and California land use procedures
• Experience advising on entitlements, regulatory permitting, and environmental compliance
• Land use litigation experience preferred
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills

A writing sample and transcript is required for consideration – (Hybrid – 2–3 days in office)

Seniority Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Legal
• Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services