Environmental and Land Use Associate

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Step into a mid-level attorney position within an established practice group, supporting existing clients across advisory, deal-related and contested matters. The work centers on environmental and property-use issues, with an emphasis on permitting and regulatory compliance.

What you'll do

- Advise on agency, administrative, deal-related and court matters involving real property development and natural resources.

- Address state and federal environmental review requirements alongside issues in mining, public lands, air quality, water and energy.

- Take the lead on court challenges to government land decisions, including mandamus-type petitions.

- Guide clients through project planning and environmental permit processes.

- Contribute to property transactions that raise environmental or zoning considerations.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- At least 5 years of practice in environmental or land use law, ideally in a firm setting; the firm may consider other seniority levels if pay expectations fit the range.

- Admission to the California bar.

- Familiarity with state and federal environmental review statutes, project entitlement or public lands work.

- Courtroom experience in land use disputes, including writ proceedings.

- Background supporting real estate deals.

- Working knowledge of air, water and energy regulation, as well as mining and public lands law.

- A law degree with a strong academic record; a transcript is requested with the application.

- Commitment to the firm's annual billable hours target of 1900+.

- Residence in San Francisco and ability to be in the office 4 days a week.

Bonus points

- Degree from a leading California or nationally top-ranked law school.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: USD 260,000 to 275,000 per year

Location and work model

- San Francisco, California, United States

- Hybrid, 4 days per week in the office

- Full-time