Senior Land Use & CEQA Counsel

RecruitHook; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; 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

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.