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iLocatum

Land Use & Environmental of Counsel / Attorney

iLocatum, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Land Use & Environmental of Counsel / Attorney Location:

Oakland, CA

Must-Haves

7+ years of land use and environmental law experience

In-depth knowledge of CEQA and California land use laws

Experience with entitlements, permitting, and environmental review

Strongly Preferred

Land use litigation experience

Experience with high-profile public and private projects in CA

Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills

About the Firm An established midsize California law firm with five offices across California, built a strong reputation over 35 years for handling high-profile, high-stakes matters on behalf of public entities and private sector clients. Our attorneys are nationally recognized for their legal acumen and results-driven approach, from groundbreaking infrastructure projects to precedent-setting litigation.

Why Join Us?

Recognized by Law360 as a “California Powerhouse” for environmental law, labor and employment, land use, eminent domain, and constitutional law

A trusted legal partner for major public-facing development and transportation projects

A litigation team with a track record of landmark victories, including wins before the California Supreme Court and published appellate decisions

A transactional team skilled in crafting innovative contracts aligned with client strategy and public mission

About the Role This role focuses on sophisticated land use and environmental work, including regulatory permitting, CEQA compliance, and entitlement strategy for major development projects. The ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor to clients, providing legal guidance through the complexities of California’s planning, zoning, and environmental regulations. Litigation experience in land use matters is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

Advise clients on complex land use entitlements and regulatory permitting

Navigate environmental review processes under CEQA and related laws

Conduct legal research, draft opinions, and review project documents

Collaborate with a team on large-scale development projects

Represent clients in administrative proceedings and, when needed, in litigation

Ideal Candidate Profile

Licensed Attorney with a minimum of 7 years of experience in land use and CEQA matters

Expert-level knowledge of CEQA, planning and zoning laws, and regulatory frameworks

Proven ability to advise clients on land use entitlements, permitting, and environmental review processes

Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills

Comfortable managing multiple complex projects simultaneously in a collaborative team setting

Experience working on large-scale public and private development projects

Land use litigation experience strongly preferred

Located in or open to working from Los Angeles, Oakland, or San Diego, CA

Interested in joining a high-caliber legal team shaping California's infrastructure and communities

Why Consider This Role?

Work on high-profile and high-stakes land use matters

Join a collaborative and supportive legal team

Competitive compensation: $250,000 – $340,000 (dependent on experience and location)

Enjoy a balanced billable hours requirement and performance-based bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) with match, and profit-sharing

This is an exciting opportunity to take your land use expertise to the next level while contributing to transformative projects across California.

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