Senior Land Use Attorney - SF | Growth & Mentorship

Permanent Placements LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 285,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a Land Use Associate for a California-based law firm in San Francisco. The ideal candidate has 4-5 years of land use, environmental, or natural resources experience and is admitted to the California Bar.

The role involves advising clients on land use, environmental reviews, regulatory compliance, and development projects, drafting applications, and working with a collaborative team to guide matters through local and state approvals.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar.
• 4-5 years of land use, environmental, or natural resources experience.
• Experience with Environmental review processes.
• Regulatory compliance matters.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of land use, planning, and environmental matters.
• Assist developers, property owners, and investors with regulatory approvals and development-related compliance issues.
• Analyze and advise on environmental review requirements and compliance obligations.
• Support projects through local, regional, and state approval processes.
• Draft and review entitlement applications, regulatory submissions, and other project-related documentation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda relating to land use, environmental, and development issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys, consultants, project teams, and governmental agencies throughout project development.
• Assist with land use and environmental disputes when applicable.

Skills

Land use experience

Environmental experience

Natural resources

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a Land Use Associate for a California-based law firm in San Francisco. The ideal candidate has 4-5 years of land use, environmental, or natural resources experience and is admitted to the California Bar.

The role involves advising clients on land use, environmental reviews, regulatory compliance, and development projects, drafting applications, and working with a collaborative team to guide matters through local and state approvals.