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BARTCA

Principal Property Development Officer

CA · On-site

$148K - $180K/yr

The Principal Property Development Officer will serve as a senior member within BART's Transit ... Public sector real estate development and land use planning * Stakeholder engagement and community ...

W3Global Inc.

Senior Land Use Planner

Roseville, CA

$55 - $75/hr

Senior Land Use Planner - Entitlements & Site Design Location: Roseville, CA Employment Type ... development projects. Role Overview You'll work hand-in-hand with engineering and project ...

New Jersey State League of Municipalities

$80 - $100/hr

Is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Land Use Officer to assist with the administration and enforcement of the Township's zoning, land use, and code regulations. Under general ...

PR ACQUIREZ PRIVATE LIMITED

$140K - $160K/yr

Strong background in residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects, with emphasis on ... Strong knowledge of land development design principles, engineering standards, and regulatory ...

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Municipal Land Use Attorney Associate Northern California

Alameda, CA • On-site, Remote

Direct Counsel
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Direct Counselexternal

$165K - $205K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Advise public agencies and clients on complex land use, zoning, development, and permitting matters.

  • Conduct land use due diligence for new development and redevelopment projects.

  • Develop permitting and approval strategies to help clients achieve project objectives.

Job description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Municipal Land Use Associate with 4–6 years of land use and zoning experience to join a highly regarded California public law practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in sophisticated land use, development, zoning, environmental, and public agency matters while working directly with cities, counties, special districts, and other public entities.

The ideal candidate will have substantive experience navigating complex land use and permitting matters and be comfortable providing practical, strategic advice throughout the development and approval process.

Location

Northern California, including:

  • San Francisco
  • Oakland
  • Marin County
  • Silicon Valley

Mainly Remote – Must reside in California!

Responsibilities
  • Advise public agencies and other clients on complex land use, zoning, development, and permitting matters.
  • Conduct land use due diligence for new development and redevelopment projects.
  • Evaluate development opportunities, regulatory requirements, and potential project constraints.
  • Develop permitting and approval strategies to help clients achieve project objectives.
  • Guide clients through local permitting and entitlement processes.
  • Advise on:
    • Planning and zoning laws
    • CEQA
    • NEPA
    • Other environmental protection laws
  • Research and analyze complex municipal, land use, and environmental issues.
  • Draft legal memoranda, agreements, resolutions, ordinances, and other land use-related documents.
  • Regularly communicate with clients regarding matter strategy, developments, and progress.
  • Independently manage matters while collaborating with experienced public law attorneys.
Qualifications
  • 4–6 years of relevant land use and zoning experience.
  • Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
  • Substantive experience with land use, zoning, permitting, and development matters.
  • Experience with CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental protection laws.
  • Demonstrated interest in representing public agencies.
  • Excellent legal research, writing, drafting, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to navigate complex regulatory issues and provide practical, client-focused advice.
  • Strong work ethic with a self-motivated and collaborative approach.
  • Excellent client communication and matter-management skills.
Preferred Experience
  • Representation of cities, counties, special districts, or other California public agencies.
  • Land use transactional experience.
  • Development and redevelopment projects.
  • Entitlements and permitting.
  • Municipal planning and zoning matters.
  • Environmental review involving CEQA and NEPA.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Base Salary: $165,000–$205,000, depending on experience.
  • Annual performance-based bonuses.
  • Discretionary and billable-hours bonus opportunities.
  • Reasonable billable-hours requirement.
  • Mainly remote work arrangement for California-based attorneys.
  • Competitive health insurance benefits.
  • 401(k) with partial employer match.
  • Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Why This Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to develop a sophisticated municipal land use practice while advising public agencies on significant development, zoning, permitting, and environmental matters throughout Northern California. Attorneys receive meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, reasonable billable expectations, and strong mentorship within a collaborative practice.

Interested? Apply through Direct Counsel or reach out to learn more.