Municipal Land Use Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Bonuses

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Municipal Land Use Attorney in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate has 3–8 years of land use and zoning experience, including CEQA/NEPA, and will represent public agencies with practical, client-focused guidance.

JD required and admission to the California State Bar. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, competitive support, and opportunities to handle complex regulatory matters in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of land use and zoning experience.
• Experience with CEQA and NEPA.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct land use due diligence and permitting assessments.
• Develop strategies to achieve client developer goals.
• Assist clients throughout the permitting process.
• Provide client-focused advice on complex legal issues.
• Regularly update clients on the progress of their matters.

Skills

Land use & zoning

Drafting

Research

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Municipal Land Use Attorney in San Francisco, CA. The ideal candidate will possess 3-8 years of experience in land use and zoning, with a focus on public agency representation. This role involves navigating complex legal and regulatory issues while providing practical advice to clients.

Duties

• Conduct land use due diligence and permitting assessments.


• Develop strategies to achieve client developer goals.


• Assist clients throughout the permitting process.


• Provide client-focused advice on complex legal issues.


• Regularly update clients on the progress of their matters.

Requirements

• 3-8 years of relevant land use and zoning experience.


• Experience with CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental laws.


• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.


• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

State Bar of California admission.

Skills

• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.


• Strong work ethic and team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement option.


• Reasonable billable hours requirement.


• Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses.


• Competitive health insurance benefits.


• 401(k) with partial match.