Environment, Land Use Associate

We are looking for an Environment & Land Use Associate with 5+ years of experience to join a well-established full-service law firm's Government, Land Use, Environment and Energy (GLUEE) Department in San Francisco. This is a high-impact role servicing existing client work across regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters — and candidates are hard to find, making this a unique opportunity to step into a critical position.

What will you be doing?

Handling regulatory, administrative, transactional, and litigation matters related to land development and natural resources

Working on CEQA/NEPA compliance, public lands, mining, air, water, and energy matters

Managing land use litigation including writs of mandate

Advising on project development and environmental permitting

Supporting real estate transactions with environmental and land use components

Key Requirements

5+ years of experience in land use or environmental law (wide range of experience levels considered if compensation aligns)

Admission to the State Bar of California

Prior experience in land use or environmental matters (required)

Excellent academic credentials

Ability to work 4 days in-office in San Francisco