Land Use & Real Estate Attorney
📍 St. Helena, California (Napa County)
💰 $155,000 – $175,000 Base Salary + Bonus Potential
A respected California law firm is seeking a transactional Land Use & Real Estate Attorney to join its St. Helena office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated land use, commercial real estate, and development matters in one of Northern California’s most unique and dynamic markets.
The practice involves a broad range of transactional work with a particular emphasis on land use and winery-related development projects throughout Napa County and surrounding regions.
Practice Areas & Responsibilities
Commercial real estate transactions
Land use and zoning matters
Winery and vineyard development and expansion projects
Acquisitions and dispositions
Real estate financing transactions
Drafting and negotiating transactional documents
Advising clients on development strategy, regulatory matters, and project approvals
Working closely with business owners, developers, and investors on complex real estate matters
Qualifications
4–7 years of transactional legal experience
Strong background in land use and/or commercial real estate transactions
Experience with development, acquisitions, financing, or related real estate matters preferred
Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and analytical skills
Strong academic credentials
Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating within a team-oriented environment
California Bar admission required
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Sophisticated transactional practice with unique winery and vineyard development work
Opportunity to work closely with established clients in Napa County’s business and real estate market
Collegial and collaborative office environment
Competitive compensation with bonus potential
High-quality work-life environment in the Napa Valley region
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary ranging from $155,000 – $175,000 depending on experience
Bonus opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Long-term growth potential within an established California practice
📌 This position requires regular in-office presence in the firm’s St. Helena office.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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