Environmental and Land Use Associate
- Location
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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
From Raydar's careers page (Workable), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 1 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job