Natural Resources Attorney

Jobot is hiring a Natural Resources Attorney in Sacramento, CA, offering a salary between $120,000 and $260,000 annually. This full-time, on-site position involves providing legal advice to public agencies on natural resources and land use, drafting contracts, and representing clients in litigation. Candidates need a JD, state bar admission, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Benefits include competitive pay, employer-paid benefits, and a 401K with match.
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Natural Resources Attorney

$120000 - $260000 per year | Sacramento, CA | On-Site | Permanent

Full Service, mid-sized Law Firm Hiring Business Litigation Attorney in Greater Sacramento Area

A bit about us:

Our client is a mid-sized, full service law firm in Central California serving both public entities and corporate clientele.

Why join us?

Competitive Base
Employer paid benefits
401K with match
Bonus based on 1750 billables
PTO Package
and more...

Job Details

Responsibilities:

As a Natural Resources Attorney, your responsibilities will include:

1. Providing expert legal advice and representation to public agencies on various issues related to natural resources, land use, irrigation, and public contracting.
2. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts and agreements related to natural resources and land use.
3. Representing clients in litigation, administrative proceedings, and negotiations concerning natural resources, land use, irrigation, and public contracting.
4. Developing and implementing strategies to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
5. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address complex environmental issues and challenges.
6. Conducting legal research and analysis on various environmental and natural resources matters.
7. Advising clients on risk management and mitigation strategies related to natural resources and environmental issues.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the Natural Resources Attorney position should have the following qualifications:

1. A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. Admission to the state bar.
3. A minimum of 5 years of experience in natural resources law, municipal law, or a related field.
4. Extensive knowledge of public agency law, land use, irrigation, and public contracting.
5. Proven experience in providing legal counsel to public agencies.
6. Exceptional negotiation, research, and drafting skills.
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
8. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
9. A demonstrated commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.
10. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.