What are the responsibilities and job description for the Land Use & Environmental Associate position at Direct Counsel?
Direct Counsel has partnered with a premier California law firm to hire a Land Use & Environmental Associate for its highly respected Land Use and Environmental Group. This team handles sophisticated, large-scale development matters involving high-profile public and private projects across the state.
About the Role
The Land Use and Environmental Group works on sophisticated, large-scale development matters involving high-profile public and private projects across California. The team is currently seeking associates with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our offices in Oakland.
Qualified candidates must have extensive Land Use and CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) experience. The ideal candidate will have experience advising clients on complex land use entitlements, regulatory permitting, and environmental review processes.
Key Qualifications
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- 3 - 5 years of relevant legal experience
- Substantial knowledge of CEQA, planning and zoning laws, and California land use processes
- Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a collaborative team environment
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
You will work alongside a collaborative team of talented attorneys on cutting-edge development projects that shape California’s communities, infrastructure, and future growth. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who enjoys high-impact, sophisticated land use work.
Compensation & Benefits
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Salary range: $175,000–$200,000 (dependent on experience, skillset, and office location)
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Reasonable billable hours requirement
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Annual discretionary bonus and billable-hours bonus opportunities
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Competitive health insurance benefits
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401(k) with partial match
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Profit-sharing
Equal Opportunity Employer
The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
Salary : $175,000 - $200,000