Land Use Associate Attorney

Position: Land Use Associate (3+ years) – Bend, Oregon or Vancouver, Washington

Direct Counsel is seeking a Land Use Associate to join the Real Estate and Natural Resources Department at a prominent Northwest regional law firm. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to land use matters within a dynamic and collaborative team environment while engaging in meaningful projects.

Location: Bend, Oregon, or Vancouver, Washington

Position Overview:
This role is ideal for an attorney with experience in real estate, environmental law, land use, or litigation. Responsibilities will include administrative proceedings, public hearings, and drafting land use applications, with opportunities for business development in related industries.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• At least 3 years of experience in:
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Direct Counsel is seeking a Land Use Associate Attorney to join a thriving Real Property and Land Use team in either Seattle or Bellevue, Washington. This position offers an exciting opportunity for attorneys with 1-2 years of experience in land use matters to grow their careers in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Why This Role?

• Engaging Work: Be part of a dynamic practice handling siting and acquisitions, land use permitting, and administrative land use litigation. Work with a variety of projects, including public facilities, industrial and commercial developments, and housing and mixed-use projects.
• Career Development: Expand your expertise in land development while building a successful practice with mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
• Supportive Environment: Join a...

Position: Land Use/Environmental Associate
Location: San Francisco, CA
Practice Group: Government, Land Use, Environment and Energy (GLUEE)

Direct Counsel is seeking an associate attorney with 5+ years of experience in land use or environmental law to join the Government, Land Use, Environment, and Energy (GLUEE) Department at a premier law firm in San Francisco. The position involves handling a diverse range of regulatory, administrative, transactional, and litigation matters associated with land and natural resource development. Key areas of focus include project development, CEQA and NEPA compliance, public lands and mining, as well as air, water, and energy regulation.

Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 5 years in land use or environmental law.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in land use and environmental regulations, with...

Position: Mid-Level Environmental & Land Use Litigation Associate (Seattle, WA)
Experience Level: Mid-Level (2-6 years)

Direct Counsel is currently seeking a Mid-Level Associate with a strong background in environmental, land use, and natural resources litigation for an excellent opportunity with a highly-regarded Seattle-based law firm. This position is ideal for an attorney looking to advance in a collaborative and dynamic litigation environment, working with both longstanding regional and national clients across the firm's offices.

About the Role: In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to grow as an environmental litigation attorney, handling a variety of cases in areas such as environmental and natural resource litigation, regulatory compliance, water rights, and agency permitting. The firm’s nationally recognized litigation team consists of over 40 attorneys committed to...