Top 36 Environmental attorney Jobs in California

Of Counsel - Land Use & Environmental
Everforth —Los Angeles, CA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
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Of Counsel - Land Use & Environmental
Everforth —Oakland, CA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
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2d
Environmental/Land Use Attorney
Everforth —Sacramento, CA
- $165,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Associate - Land Use & Environmental
Meyers Nave Riback Silver & Wilson —Los Angeles, CA
- $195,000 - $245,000 a year
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
Entry-Level or Junior Associate Environmental, Land Use & Natural Resources Associate
Stoel Rives LLP —Sacramento, CA
- $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Recruiting
- Communication skills
Of Counsel - Land Use & Environmental
Meyers Nave Riback Silver & Wilson —Los Angeles, CA
- $250,000 - $340,000 a year
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- Fair chance
- Senior level
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
Mid-Level Environmental and Natural Resources Associate
Stoel Rives LLP —San Francisco, CA
- $193,000 - $280,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Los Angeles – Environmental Associate
Hunton Andrews Kurth —Los Angeles, CA
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- In-person
- 4 years
9d
Civil Litigation Attorney (Environmental)
Career Consulting Partners —Burbank, CA
- $120,000 - $190,000 a year
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Environmental/Toxic Tort Attorneys
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP —San Francisco, CA
- $100,000 - $275,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Under 1 year
Of Counsel - Land Use & Environmental
Everforth —San Diego, CA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
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2d
Associate Attorney - Environmental & Water Law
ATKINSON ANDELSON LOYA RUUD & ROMO APC —Sacramento, CA
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Associate Counsel II - Environmental (Employment Contract)
Southern California Gas Co. —Los Angeles, CA
- $55.53 - $87.74 an hour
- Contract
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years
Senior Counsel (Environmental)
Southern California Gas Co. —Los Angeles, CA
- $173,500 - $305,500 a year
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Environmental and Natural Resources Attorney
Stoel Rives LLP —San Francisco, CA
- $258,000 - $325,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Writing skills
- Business development experience
Associate - Litigation (Environmental Law)
DLA Piper —San Francisco, CA
- $310,000 - $390,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
13d
Renewable Energy Attorney
Cleantech Law Partners —San Francisco, CA
- Call employer
- Mid-level
Associate Counsel II - Environmental - (Employment Contract)
SoCalGas —Los Angeles, CA
- $55.53 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years
Senior Counsel (Environmental)
SoCalGas —Los Angeles, CA
- $173,500 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Environmental Circuit Prosecutor - III/IV
Placer County —Auburn, CA
- Full-time
- Travel
- Senior level

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Of Counsel - Land Use & Environmental

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Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
2 days ago

Qualifications

Legal advocacy
Business development management
Environmental permitting
Customer relationship building
Business development within consulting
California Environmental Quality Act
Professional ethics
Writing skills
Managing legal teams
Environmental compliance
Legal discovery
Client relationship development
Legal appeal drafting
Doctor of Law (JD)
Team development
Discovery preparation
Client retention
Zoning regulations
Customer relationship management
Client management
Environmental law compliance support experience
Mentoring
Legal case management
Regulatory compliance analysis
Bar
Project leadership
Crisis management
Delegation
Endangered Species Act
Environmental law in public permitting

Full Job Description

Of Counsel - Land Use & Environmental

-THIS POSITION IS HYBRID-

We serve government agencies, private businesses, and mission driven organizations on regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters. Our attorneys are consistently recognized by leading legal directories and industry publications for public sector, complex litigation, and regulatory practice work. What sets our practice apart is deep public agency experience paired with a full service private sector bench, offering clients counsel who understand both sides of complex land use, infrastructure, and regulatory matters. Joining us means substantive early responsibility, direct client contact, and mentorship from senior attorneys leading consequential matters.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Of Counsel to provide highlevel legal advice and lead matters in land use and environmental law. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in CEQA and related environmental statutes, significant litigation experience, and a proven ability to manage complex entitlement, permitting and regulatory matters for public and private clients. This role combines substantive legal work, case leadership, client counseling, and mentoring of junior attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert legal advice and representation on land use, environmental review and entitlement matters, with a particular focus on CEQA compliance and strategy.
Lead and manage CEQA litigation, administrative appeals, and other environmental and land use-related litigation, including discovery, motions, hearings, and trial preparation.
Draft, review and negotiate environmental documents, petitions, briefs, regulatory filings, permits, mitigation agreements, memoranda, and client correspondence.
Counsel clients on project approvals, rezoning, conditional use permits, subdivision maps, development agreements, and other land use entitlements.
Conduct environmental due diligence for transactions, in response to agency inquiries, or as part of project planning; coordinate Phase I/II studies and risk assessments as needed.
Coordinate and communicate with federal, state and local regulatory agencies, hearing bodies, planning departments, and outside experts and consultants.
Advise clients on compliance with CEQA, NEPA, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act and other relevant environmental statutes and regulations.
Provide litigation strategy and crisis response for environmental enforcement actions, citizen suits, and administrative enforcement by agencies.
Supervise, mentor, and train junior attorneys and staff; oversee delegation of work, quality control, and professional development.
Participate in business development activities, client relationship management, and fee/budget oversight for matters handled as Of Counsel.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in the relevant state (California preferred).
Minimum 8+ years of substantive experience in environmental and land use law, including significant CEQA work and litigation experience.
Demonstrated experience leading CEQA litigation and administrative proceedings, including drafting pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs.
Strong track record advising on land use entitlements, permitting and regulatory compliance for public and private sector clients.
Experience with federal environmental statutes (NEPA, CWA, ESA) and familiarity with local planning and zoning processes.
Proven courtroom and hearing experience, including trial and appellate exposure, and comfort handling complex discovery and evidentiary issues.
Excellent legal writing, analytical and oral advocacy skills; ability to explain complex legal concepts to nonlawyers and public officials.
Experience supervising and mentoring junior attorneys and coordinating multidisciplinary teams of consultants and experts.
Business development skills and client management experience, including preparing fee estimates, staffing plans, and maintaining client relationships.
High standards of professional ethics, strong judgment, and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.
For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/09/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at [email protected] to make arrangements.

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