Municipal Land Use Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; 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 Jose, CA. The role focuses on public law and municipal representation for California agencies, requiring 3–8 years of land use experience and a JD. You will deliver strategic representation, advise clients, and navigate CEQA/NEPA and zoning issues.

Hybrid work arrangement is available with a reasonable billable hours expectation; the firm values professional, client-focused service and strong written communication.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent writing, research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to navigate complex legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct land use due diligence and permitting for projects and redevelopment.
• Set strategies to achieve client developer goals and assist throughout permitting.
• Provide practical, client-focused advice on complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Maintain substantive land use and transactional experience.
• Regularly update clients on the progress of their matters.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Legal framework navigation

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Municipal Land Use Attorney in San Jose, CA. The firm provides comprehensive legal services in public law and municipal representation, advising various public agencies across California. The position requires 3-8 years of experience in land use and zoning, with a focus on delivering strategic and effective representation.

Duties

• Conduct land use due diligence and permitting, assessing options for new projects and site redevelopment.
• Set strategies to achieve client developer goals and assist throughout the permitting process.
• Provide practical, client-focused advice on complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Maintain substantive land use and transactional experience.
• Regularly update clients on the progress of their matters.

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in public agency representation.
• Experience with CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental protection laws.
• Proficiency in planning and zoning law.
• Excellent writing, research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic, self-starter, and team-oriented mindset.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate complex legal frameworks.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement option.
• Reasonable billable hours requirement.
• Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses.
• Competitive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with a partial match.