Attorney | Water Law | Hybrid | 147978
Job Description
Job Description
Salt Lake City's vibrant real estate and development community is calling. A top-tier Utah law firm is seeking a seasoned Water Law Attorney to join its Real Estate, Land Use, and Water Law practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high-profile water rights adjudications, permitting matters, and complex regulatory compliance issues while contributing to a collaborative, highly respected team.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Work directly with developers, municipalities, agricultural landowners, and utilities on critical water rights and land-use matters.
- Exposure to land use, zoning, environmental, and natural resource issues tied to real estate development.
- Competitive base salary ($170,000–$188,000) with generous bonus potential.
- Hybrid flexibility with office-based collaboration 4 days per week.
- Mentorship, leadership opportunities, and long-term growth in a stable, collegial firm.
What You'll Do
- Handle water rights adjudications, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
- Advise on water rights changes, non-use issues, exchanges, and groundwater/surface water disputes.
- Navigate land-use and zoning processes, entitlements, and municipal approvals.
- Draft and review real estate agreements, regulatory filings, and client documents.
- Collaborate across practice groups on environmental, natural resources, and corporate matters.
- Provide strategic guidance to clients and support firmwide initiatives.
- Supervise junior attorneys and staff as needed.
What You Bring
- 10+ years of meaningful experience in water law.
- Utah Bar membership or willingness to obtain.
- Familiarity with land use, zoning, environmental, or natural resources matters preferred.
- Exceptional academic credentials and writing ability.
- Ability to independently manage complex matters and interact with state/local agencies.
- Strong collaborative, ethical, and communicative mindset.
- Utah ties valued (family, education, or lifestyle).
Life in Salt Lake City
Enjoy a perfect balance of urban amenities and outdoor adventure. Hiking, skiing, and vibrant cultural offerings are right at your doorstep, along with a welcoming community and strong local economy.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with no waiting periods.
- 401(k) with employer match and discretionary profit sharing.
- HSA contributions, FSA options, and supplemental insurance are available.
- Free parking or UTA transit pass.
Join Us
This is a rare chance to shape the future of water and land-use law in Utah with a firm known for stability, collaboration, and excellence. The firm is moving quickly and will consider candidates immediately.
Salary Range: $170,000 - $188,000
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Mission Recruiting is a dynamic full-service, corporate recruiting company working with a diverse array of clients and candidates. We represent legal, healthcare and leadership opportunities. We provide the best recruiting experience for our clients, our candidates and our team members.