Date Posted:
May 30, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Land Use Attorney
Office/Company:
Van Ness Feldman
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07429
Reports To:
Location:
Seattle, WA, Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$185,000 to $205,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Van Ness Feldman seeks an experienced attorney to join our nationally ranked, preeminent land use practice in Seattle.The ideal candidate has experience in the interpretation, compliance, and defense of actions under Washington State’s planning and land use statutes, including the Growth Management Act (GMA), Planning Enabling Act, Local Project Review Statute (ch. 36.70B RCW), and Shoreline Management Act (SMA), as well as other state regulations governing development and accompanying environmental review pursuant to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).4+ years of experience in land use, municipal, or aligned practice areas.
Responsibilities:
• Interpretation, compliance, and defense of actions under Washington State’s planning and land use statutes
• Experience in the Growth Management Act (GMA), Planning Enabling Act, Local Project Review Statute (ch. 36.70B RCW), and Shoreline Management Act (SMA)
• Representing clients in local and state administrative proceedings
Qualifications:
• 4+ years of experience in land use, municipal, or aligned practice areas
• Strong experience representing clients in local and state administrative proceedings
Instructions:
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Other:
Equal opportunity employer.
