Attorney – Land Use & Environmental (CEQA Litigation) - Of Counsel & Associate

Attorney – Land Use & Environmental Of Counsel (CEQA Litigation)Full-Time | Hybrid | Los Angeles, CA | Oakland, CA | San Diego, CA | $250K – $340K IMPORTANT: WHO THIS ROLE IS FORThis Is For An Experienced Land Use Litigator Ready To Take Full Ownership Of Writ Proceedings, CEQA Challenges, And Entitlement Disputes At a Law360 California Powerhouse. Candidates Must:Have active California bar admissionHave 6+ years of California land use and environmental law experience with substantial CEQA litigation depthBe comfortable leading writ briefing, arguing dispositive motions, and managing CEQA challenges from intake through appealAbout The OpportunityThis is a genuine Of Counsel seat with real autonomy: you own your cases, your client relationships, and your litigation strategy. The 1,850-hour billable target, hybrid schedule, and compensation competitive with BigLaw counsel rates on a per-hour basis make this a rare combination of quality work and quality of life.What You'll Be DoingLead and second-chair land use litigation: writs of mandate (CCP1085 and1094.5), CEQA challenges, takings cases, and Housing Accountability Act disputesCounsel clients on complex CEQA compliance: EIRs, MNDs, addenda, and program-level vs. project-level analysisAdvise on complex California land use entitlements: general plan amendments, specific plans, and large-project approvalsDefend public-agency entitlement decisions and challenge denials on behalf of private developersDevelop and challenge expert testimony on CEQA technical issues — biological, cultural, GHG, traffic, and hydrologyArgue dispositive and substantive motions, conduct hearings, and take and defend depositionsManage senior client relationships and mentor junior associates across the firmWhat We're Looking For6+ years in California land use litigation and CEQA (with litigation depth, not just transactional)Substantial writ briefing and dispositive motion experienceComfortable managing CEQA challenges through trial and appeal independentlyActive California bar admissionAppellate CEQA experience, California Coastal Act knowledge, or state housing law expertise is a significant advantageClient relationship management experience — this is an ownership roleCore KeywordsLand Use Of Counsel; CEQA Litigation; Writ of Mandate; Environmental Law; EIR; Housing Accountability Act; California Coastal Act; Public Entity; Eminent Domain; California Land UseAttorney – Land Use & Environmental Associate (CEQA)Full-Time | Hybrid | Los Angeles, CA | Oakland, CA | San Diego, CA | $195K – $245K IMPORTANT: WHO THIS ROLE IS FORThis Is For a CEQA And Land Use Attorney Who Wants To Work On Large-scale, High-profile California Development Projects At a Firm Recognized Statewide As a Leader In The Space. Candidates Must:Have active California bar admissionHave 3–5 years of experience in California land use and environmental law with substantial CEQA knowledgeBe comfortable with planning and zoning law, entitlement processes, and environmental reviewAbout The OpportunityThe work is sophisticated and the team is experienced. The firm offers a 1,850-hour billable target, hybrid schedule (2–3 days/week in office), discretionary performance bonus, and your choice of Los Angeles, Oakland, or San Diego.What You'll Be DoingAdvise public and private clients on complex land use entitlements, regulatory permitting, and environmental review processes for large-scale development mattersPrepare and review CEQA documents, environmental impact reports (EIRs), MNDs, and related regulatory filingsResearch and analyze planning and zoning laws, general plans, specific plans, and local ordinances to support client objectivesDraft legal memoranda, briefs, comment letters, and other advocacy materials on land use and environmental issuesSupport litigation and administrative proceedings related to CEQA challenges, land use disputes, and environmental complianceCollaborate with experienced attorneys on high-profile public and private projects across CaliforniaWhat We're Looking For3–5 years of California land use and environmental law experienceSubstantial CEQA knowledge and hands-on experience with environmental review processesFamiliarity with planning and zoning law, general plans, and large-project entitlement processesStrong research, writing, and advocacy skillsActive California bar admissionLarge-scale public and private development project experience is a significant advantageCore KeywordsLand Use Attorney; CEQA; Environmental Law; Entitlements; EIR; Zoning; California Environmental Quality Act; Public Entity; Land Use Litigation; Associate Attorney; CaliforniaSkills: public entity,zoning,land use,eir,environmental review,coastal,litigation,eminent domain,ceqa,environmental law