Municipal Land Use Attorney – Hybrid Work, Growth & Bonuses

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP; California; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with partial match

Bonuses (discretionary & performance)

Job summary

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is seeking a Municipal Land Use Attorney for Northern California with 3–8 years of land use experience. The role focuses on land use due diligence, permitting strategy, CEQA/NEPA matters, and client advisement within a collaborative public law practice.

The ideal candidate will have CA Bar admission, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to navigate regulatory issues while supporting developers and public agencies.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of land use and zoning experience.
• Experience with CEQA, NEPA and environmental laws.
• Strong writing, research and analytical abilities.
• California Bar admission is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct land use due diligence and permitting strategy for clients.
• Advise public agencies and developers on regulatory issues.
• Draft and review land use, environmental and zoning documents.
• Regularly update clients on matter progress.

Skills

Land use & zoning

CEQA/NEPA knowledge

Legal writing & research

Client advisory

Team-oriented

Education

Admitted to the State Bar of California

Job description

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is seeking a Municipal Land Use Attorney for Northern California with 3–8 years of land use experience. The role focuses on land use due diligence, permitting strategy, CEQA/NEPA matters, and client advisement within a collaborative public law practice.

The ideal candidate will have CA Bar admission, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to navigate regulatory issues while supporting developers and public agencies.