Associate | Environment & Land Use (Los Angeles or Orange County)
We are seeking a California-licensed Environment & Land Use associate with 2-5 years of experience to join either our Los Angeles or Orange County office. Candidates must be excellent writers, have sharp analytical skills and have a strong interest in environmental law. Our Environment & Land Use Group works in a variety of sectors, including renewable energy, transit and transportation, regulated utilities, housing and commercial developments and public infrastructure. We represent both public and private clients in these areas.
The ideal candidate will have experience with some or all of the following: land use and environmental due diligence; land use entitlements and environmental/resource permitting; CEQA and NEPA counseling and compliance; and defense of zoning and/or environmental approvals in state and federal court.
All qualified candidates must be admitted to the State Bar of California. We offer a collegial, hybrid work environment, significant early responsibility and excellent advancement opportunities for associates. Members of the Environment & Land Use Group also often work with other practice groups on major projects, including the Real Estate Group, the Eminent Domain & Inverse Condemnation Group, the Infrastructure Group and the Government Relations & Regulation Group. We also encourage all attorneys to undertake pro bono work, and our pro bono matters often range from immigration and asylum to constitutional matters.
The salary range for the position of 2-5 Year associate at Nossaman is $175,000 to $210,000 annually. The successful candidate's salary for this position is reasonably expected to be set within this range; however, actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the candidate's qualifications and experience.
Annual Billable Hours Expectation: 1,850 (which includes up to 100 hours of approved pro bono work).
Interested candidates are invited to apply online by submitting a resume and law school transcript.
Nossaman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability status or any other category protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of Nossaman’s employment lifecycle including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits and social and recreational activities.
Nossaman is a Fair Chance employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. Applicants will not be asked to provide information about any criminal history until a conditional offer of employment is extended. Employees at Nossaman have access to highly sensitive, confidential and valuable information of clients and others and certain criminal history may pose a significant risk to the Firm’s business operations and reputation.
