Land Use Attorney Job at Ascendion, Sacramento County, CA

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  • Ascendion
  • Sacramento County, CA

Job Description

🌿 Land Use & Environmental Associate Attorney | 3+ Years Experience | Roseville, CA (Hybrid)

A top-tier boutique natural resources and land use law firm in Roseville, CA is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience to support major energy, mining, and development projects across California. If you excel in CEQA/NEPA work, want to solve complex environmental and permitting challenges for high-profile clients, and thrive in a collaborative, sophisticated practice—this is your next step.

🔍 About the Role

  • Advise major energy, mining, and development companies on CEQA, NEPA, mitigation/conservation banking, the Williamson Act , and other land use matters
  • Handle high-level permitting, transactional, and litigation tasks for complex projects
  • Develop solutions for clients navigating state and federal environmental laws
  • Conduct legal research, draft memoranda, negotiate, and interact directly with clients, agencies, and stakeholders
  • Collaborate with a close-knit team of experienced attorneys in a boutique setting known for excellence and quality of life

✅ Ideal Candidate

  • 3+ years of relevant California land use and environmental experience
  • Expertise in CEQA, NEPA required; CESA, ESA, mitigation/conservation banking experience a plus
  • Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  • Member of the California Bar
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; able to manage complex matters with minimal oversight

💼 Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $150,000 - $250,000+ DOE
  • Bonuses: Structured Billable Bonus, Origination Bonus, Marketing and Mentorship Bonus
  • Billable Requirement: 1,750 minimum billable hours per year
  • Benefits:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 401(k) with 3% Match
  • Unlimited vacation policy
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Generous professional development support and Fortune 500 client exposure

Why Join?

Join California’s foremost legal advisor to the energy, mining, and development industries. Do high-level, sophisticated land use and environmental work for some of the world’s biggest companies—while enjoying the culture, mentorship, and work-life balance of a boutique firm.

🔗 Apply now if you’re a driven mid-level attorney ready to help shape California’s natural resources and land use landscape—backed by real clients, great work, and a team that invests in your success.

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