Land Use Associate Attorney (San Diego)

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our San Diego office. Candidates based near our other Southern California offices will also be considered.

Sheppard Mullin is a global Am Law 50 full-service law firm with over 1,200 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide. With one of the largest, most-experienced and diverse Real Estate, Energy, Land Use & Environmental practices in the country, we offer an unrivaled diverse and in-depth experience. The Land Use team seeks an experienced mid-level associate or special counsel to join us in our San Diego office.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the following areas:

• Advising clients on CEQA, Subdivision Map Act, planning, and zoning issues.
• Experience in land use/CEQA litigation, renewable energy projects, public sector work experience, and/or California Density Bonus Law is beneficial, but not required.
• Obtaining development agreements, easements, water supply assessments, and environmental permits; processing land use entitlements, and appearing before governmental agencies and commissions.
• Advising and representing residential, industrial and commercial developers through all phases of the land use regulatory process, including real estate due diligence investigations.
• Taking ownership of projects and working effectively as a member of a team.
• Excellent verbal communication, writing, research and analytical skills.

Requirements and Details:

• 5 years of experience working on a variety of land use matters.
• Strong academic credentials from top-tier law school preferred

Resume, cover letter, and law school transcript are required to apply. Candidates must be admitted to and a member in good standing of the California bar.

The pay range for this position is $310,000 to $390,000.