Job Description

Position: Land Use Attorney

Location: San Francisco, CA

Postition Overview: A well-regarded law firm in San Francisco is seeking a Land Use Attorney with 2–12 years of experience to join its growing practice. This is a great opportunity to work on high-profile development projects across the Bay Area, advising sophisticated clients through all phases of the land use and entitlement process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on land use, zoning, and environmental matters (including CEQA)
• Manage entitlement processes, including permits, variances, and development approvals
• Represent clients before local planning commissions, city councils, and regulatory agencies
• Draft and negotiate development agreements and related documents
• Conduct due diligence for real estate transactions involving land use considerations
• Collaborate with developers, consultants, and government stakeholders on complex projects

Qualifications:

• 2–12 years of experience in land use, zoning, environmental, or real estate law
• Experience with CEQA and California land use regulations strongly preferred
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills
• Experience appearing before public agencies is a plus
• California Bar admission required

Why This Opportunity:

• Work on impactful, high-visibility development projects
• Collaborative and well-resourced team
• Hybrid flexibility (San Francisco office)
• Competitive compensation and bonus structure

Compensation:

• Salary range: $160,000 – $280,000+ (depending on experience)
• Bonus + full benefits package

Apply Now- Or forward your resume in confidence to Jaimi.Harper@gogpac.com. Call/Text directly at (605)679-9312.

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.