Land Use Associate

Industry: Land Use
Office Location: San Diego
Job Req.#: 870
Contact
Recruiting

2049 Century Park East
Suite 1700
Los Angeles CA 90067
recruiting@manatt.com
Phone: 310.312.4000

Brief Description:

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is seeking a highly qualified associate with three to five years of solid land use experience to join our growing team.

Our land use group combines law with strategic insight and strong government contacts to help clients obtain entitlements, permits, and approvals. We work with developers, property owners, investors, public agencies and nonprofits to guide complex and sensitive projects through an increasingly intricate regulatory compliance and approval process. 

We are looking for candidates who have a strong interest in and enthusiasm for land use issues and trends, and in helping shape the communities we serve. Ideally, candidates will have experience with land use, administrative law, zoning, affordable housing, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Subdivision Map Act, historic preservation laws and the California Coastal Act.

Requirements:

  • Three to five years of solid land use experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail; excellent legal research and analytical skills
  • Effective and efficient problem solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and proactively, and to develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs
  • California Bar membership in good standing

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion is a Manatt core value and fundamental to our organizational identity. We believe that a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we live, work and serve enriches Manatt’s culture and enhances our ability to understand our clients’ needs and develop better, more impactful solutions. Manatt’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee drives the firm’s efforts, working with firm leadership and engaging our legal, consulting and business professionals to create and sustain a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

Join Us to Help Make an Impact

If you can see yourself on the cutting edge of the issues and opportunities facing the health care sector, we strongly encourage you to apply. All applications must be made through our online application portal (apply here). As part of your application, you will be required to upload a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample from your academic or work experience where you are the sole author (e.g., policy memo, briefing memo, issue brief, short research paper).

EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled

Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

The base annual pay range for this role is between $250,000- $345,000. The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity.  Additional medical, financial and/or other benefits will be offered dependent on the position.

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