Land Use Associate Attorney – Portland, OR
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Portland, Oregon (Hybrid Work Schedule Available)
Experience Level: 3–6 years
Bar Admission: Oregon and Washington Bar
About the Opportunity:
I’m partnering with a respected regional law firm with a strong presence across the Pacific Northwest. The firm is well-regarded for its deep experience in real estate, land use, and environmental matters, and represents a mix of developers, public agencies, and property owners throughout Oregon and Washington.
The firm is actively seeking a Land Use Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of experience to join their growing practice. This is a confidential search being conducted through my legal recruiting team.
Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with land use permitting, zoning, and administrative law in Oregon and Washington. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys collaborative work, client interaction, and handling complex land use and entitlement issues.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise clients on land use, zoning, permitting, and entitlement matters in both Oregon and Washington.
Represent clients before planning commissions, city councils, hearing examiners, and state land use boards.
Draft and negotiate development agreements, zoning code amendments, and related land use documents.
Support land use appeals, administrative actions, and related litigation when needed.
Collaborate closely with real estate and litigation teams on cross-practice matters.
Qualifications:
3–6 years of experience in land use, real estate, or administrative law.
Strong working knowledge of land use laws and development processes in Oregon and Washington.
Admission to the Oregon and Washington Bar.
Strong writing, research, and communication skills.
Client-focused mindset and interest in public-facing work.
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive compensation package.
Annual bonuses and profit sharing.
Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and generous PTO.
Supportive, team-oriented environment with mentorship and professional development.
Hybrid work flexibility.
If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity or explore whether it aligns with your background, feel free to reach out confidentially, zach.zink@gogpac.com.
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.
