Synectics Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Senior Land Use Attorney
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expSynectics Inc. is seeking a Senior Land Use Attorney to collaborate with existing clients and manage land use legal matters. The role involves drafting legal documents, conducting due diligence, and communicating with local government entities to assist clients throughout the permitting process.
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Responsibilities
Appear before hearing examiners, planning commissions, city and county councils, administrative hearing boards, and superior and appellate courts
Draft and/or supervise the drafting of briefs
Conduct land use due diligence and permitting, including assessing options and opportunities to build new projects or redevelop sites, and setting strategies to achieve client developer goals. Assist clients throughout the permitting process
Write due diligence memos and client advice memos
Communicate strategically with local government planners, department directors, and elected officials
Draft new code provisions and guide them through the amendment process at cities and counties
Maintain strong attention to detail and produce accurate work
Work effectively in a high-demand, fast-paced environment and meet short deadlines
Interact professionally with others in person, in virtual meetings, and through email and phone, using critical thinking and listening skills
Spend extended periods in a stationary position working at a computer workstation (sit/stand desk available)
Attend Land Use Group meetings and other firm events as required
Participate in business development activities and initiatives
Initiate and respond to phone calls and emails
Perform other duties as assigned
Supervise junior attorneys, legal assistants, and possibly paralegals
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate and JD degrees from accredited institutions
Current WSBA membership
At least 8 years of practice as a Pacific Northwest land use attorney
Excellent legal writing and oral communication skills
Solid understanding of legal and land-use-specific concepts
Proven ability to develop business
Effective delegation and training skills
Ability to collaborate as part of a team and work independently
Preferred
An existing partial book of business is welcome but not required
Benefits
Medical and vision insurance
Voluntary dental insurance
Health Reimbursement Account Plan
Cafeteria Plan
Life insurance / AD&D
Long-term disability
Whole life with long-term care rider
401(k) retirement plan
Vacation
Sick/Safe Leave
Orca Pass / parking subsidy
Company
Synectics Inc.
Synectics Inc. is a premier national staffing firm founded in 1984, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Melissa Lounds
Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
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