Land Use Associate Attorney
Location: Portland
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Title: Land Use Associate Attorney Location: Portland,
Oregon Experience Level: 2–6 Years Job Type: Full-Time Bar
Admission: Oregon or Washington (both preferred) Job Overview: A
respected legal team is seeking a Land Use Associate Attorney to
join their growing practice in Portland. The ideal candidate will
have experience in land use law and a strong interest in working on
complex development projects for residential and commercial real
estate clients across Oregon and Washington. Key Responsibilities:
Draft and negotiate development agreements, zone changes, and plan
amendments Provide legal counsel on land use, zoning, and
permitting issues Represent clients in land use hearings and court
proceedings Collaborate with developers, builders, and municipal
agencies Conduct legal research and prepare high-quality written
work Qualifications: 2–6 years of experience in land use law Strong
writing, communication, and advocacy skills Ability to manage a
fast-paced, high-volume caseload Confidence working directly with
clients and participating in public proceedings Bonus: Background
in environmental permitting, real estate transactions, or a related
field (e.g., urban planning, civil engineering, construction)
Licensing Requirements: Must be licensed to practice law in Oregon
or Washington Dual licensure is a plus Application Instructions:
Please email your resume and a cover letter to zach.zink@gogpac.com
. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without
regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion,
national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other
status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing
People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing
in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across
the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive,
client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to
deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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