California Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources Associate Attorney - Midlevel

About the role

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking an associate to join their Chambers-ranked California team. The group focuses on urban development and the energy transition, representing clients such as developers of large mixed-use communities and key players in energy and infrastructure development.

Responsibilities

• Representing applicants through the entitlement process for large-scale residential, commercial, and renewable energy projects.
• Navigating California’s evolving housing legislation, such as the Density Bonus Law, SB 330 (Housing Crisis Act), and the Housing Accountability Act, to streamline entitlements for high-density residential and mixed-use projects.
• Advising on environmental review strategies and reviewing environmental documents with an eye toward streamlining and defensibility.
• Handling transactional documents, including development agreements, leases, easements, and utility interconnections.
• Defending clients in the defense of entitlements in California and federal courts.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of California land use or environmental/energy law experience.
• Credentials: Excellent academic record and a JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar Admission: Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.

Benefits

• Anual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Personal medical and parental leave
• Up to ten paid holidays
• Family care benefits

Pay

$260,000 to $390,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.