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 Firm:
Our client is a respected regional law firm with a strong presence across the Pacific Northwest, known for its deep expertise in real estate, land use, and environmental law. The firm represents developers, public agencies, and property owners in a wide range of land use and entitlement matters, both in Oregon and Washington.
Position Summary:
The firm is seeking a mid-level Land Use Associate Attorney with 3 to 6 years of experience to join their growing practice. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with land use permitting, zoning, and administrative law in both Oregon and Washington, and will thrive in a collaborative, client-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide strategic legal counsel on land use, zoning, and permitting matters in Oregon and Washington.
Represent clients in hearings 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 litigation involving land use appeals and administrative actions as needed.
Work closely with the firm’s real estate and litigation teams on cross-disciplinary matters.
Requirements:
3–6 years of relevant experience in land use, real estate, or administrative law.
Strong working knowledge of land use laws and development processes in both Oregon and Washington.
Admission to both the Oregon and Washington Bar.
Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
Strong client service orientation and interest in public-facing work.
Benefits:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Annual performance bonuses and profit sharing.
Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with firm match, and generous PTO.
Supportive, team-oriented work culture with mentorship and advancement opportunities.
Hybrid work environment with flexibility.
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.
