Top 100 Land use attorney Jobs in California

Municipal Law & Land Use Attorney
Orion Placement —Sacramento, CA
- $170,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Travel
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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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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Municipal Law & Land Use Attorney
Orion Placement —Anaheim, CA
- $170,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Travel
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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ATTORNEY IV
CA High Speed Rail Authority —Sacramento County, CA
- $11,993 - $16,096 a month
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Office
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Associate Attorney
ALESHIRE & WYNDER LLP —Irvine, CA
- $120,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
attorney
Burke, Williams & Sorensen —Los Angeles, CA
- $165,000 - $205,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
ATTORNEY
State Lands Commission —Sacramento County, CA
- $7,969 - $12,026 a month
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Travel
- Free parking
14d
ATTORNEY SUPERVISOR
CA High Speed Rail Authority —Sacramento County, CA
- $11,867 - $16,900 a month
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - Airports Practice Area (Regulatory/Litigation/Transactional)
Kaplan Kirsch LLP —San Francisco, CA
- $172,000 - $194,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
ATTORNEY IV
Department of Toxic Substances Control —Sacramento County, CA
- $11,993 - $16,096 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- US work authorization
- Senior level
11d
Litigation Attorney II/III/IV*
San Bernardino County —San Bernardino, CA
- $114,712.00 - $227,843.20 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Research
- Military encouraged
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
ATTORNEY
Department of Toxic Substances Control —Sacramento County, CA
- $7,969 - $12,026 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
11d
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - Litigation
Kaplan Kirsch LLP —San Francisco, CA
- $172,000 - $186,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Deputy City Attorney I - II
City of San Luis Obispo —San Luis Obispo, CA
- $103,220 - $142,142 a year
- Part-time
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- English
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
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
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I/II/SENIOR
City of Huntington Beach, CA —Huntington Beach, CA
- $116,022.40 - $235,934.40 a year
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Management
- Writing skills
Deputy District Attorney I/II/III
County of Napa, CA —Napa, CA
- $57.68 - $83.91 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Mid-level
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Paid time off
- Loan forgiveness
12d
Director, Real Estate and Legal Affairs
Netflix —Los Angeles, CA
- $550,000 - $945,000 a year
- 11+ years
- Contracts
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
3d
Environment, Land Use Associate
Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP —San Francisco, CA
- $260,000 - $275,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- In-person
- Senior level

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Municipal Law & Land Use Attorney

Orion Placement -
Sacramento, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$170,000 - $200,000 a year

Benefits

Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Writing skills
Bar
Legal client consultation experience

Full Job Description

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Advise California public agencies on complex municipal, land use, and governance matters that directly impact local communities.
Work as a trusted legal advisor to planning commissions and other public bodies.
Handle sophisticated transactional matters instead of a litigation-heavy practice.
Join an experienced team dedicated exclusively to public sector representation.
Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities to attend public meetings and collaborate with clients.
Earn additional compensation through an annual billable hours bonus program.
Build long-term expertise in highly specialized areas of municipal law with an established California practice.

Location:

Citrus Heights, CA. Hybrid position offering remote flexibility while remaining available for client meetings, planning commission meetings, and other public agency responsibilities.

Note:

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California and have 5+ years of experience representing public agencies on transactional and advisory matters. Direct experience advising planning commissions or other public bodies is required. No solo practitioners.

About Us

We are an established California law firm dedicated exclusively to serving public agencies through practical legal counsel, transactional guidance, and trusted advisory services. Our collaborative team values professional excellence, client relationships, and meaningful work that supports communities throughout California. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Advise cities and public agencies on municipal law matters.
Serve as legal counsel to planning commissions and public boards.
Provide guidance regarding Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Political Reform Act compliance.
Draft and negotiate transactional agreements and municipal contracts.
Advise clients on land use, zoning, and entitlement matters.
Provide legal analysis involving CEQA, NEPA, and environmental compliance.
Counsel clients on development agreements and redevelopment matters.
Attend planning commission, council, and public agency meetings.
Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions.
Draft ordinances, resolutions, agreements, and policy documents.
Collaborate with public officials and agency staff on complex legal issues.
Travel as needed to attend client meetings and public hearings.

Qualifications

Active California Bar license.
5+ years of experience representing public agencies.
Significant experience handling transactional and municipal advisory matters.
Direct experience advising planning commissions or other public bodies.
Strong knowledge of the Brown Act, Public Records Act, and Political Reform Act.
Significant experience in one or more of the following: land use and zoning, CEQA/NEPA, development agreements, redevelopment, water law, election law, First Amendment law, medical marijuana regulation, or fair housing.
Excellent legal writing, drafting, and client counseling skills.
Ability to travel as needed.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll become a trusted advisor to public agencies while handling meaningful transactional and municipal law matters in a collaborative environment. This role offers hybrid flexibility, specialized legal work, performance bonuses, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to build lasting client relationships with California public entities.

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Pay: $170,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain.
In what city/state do you currently reside?
What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.
This role is hybrid at the Citrus Heights, CA, location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N
Yes/No: Have you advised a planning commission or other public body?

Experience:

public agency law: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CA bar license (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95831

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