Environmental and Land Use Associate
Raydar
Environmental and Land Use Associate
Raydar
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Raydar · San Francisco, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-01
Salary: USD 260,000–275,000
Workplace: hybrid
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.
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.
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
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