Attorney – Land Use (Associate, Of Counsel, or Partner-Level)

Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S. (HCMP) is a leading Pacific Northwest regional law firm well-known for its high-quality Real Estate, Environmental, and Land Use practice. HCMP is consistently recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers as a “Best Law Firm.” Members of the firm’s Real Estate and Land Use practice teams are annually ranked by U.S. News – Best Lawyers and by Washington Super Lawyers®. Our Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use work is nationally recognized by Chambers USA. 

Our firm is known not only for our high-profile practice, but also for our great working environment. HCMP offers an atmosphere of excellence for attorneys and staff in a collegial, non-institutional setting that encourages collaborative effort and broad client contact. At HCMP, our culture is defined by our commitment to teamwork and cooperation. We value open doors, mentorship, and recognition for accomplishment. 

We are seeking an attorney to become an integral part of our firm’s Land Use team. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of general Washington land use experience. We are open to considering associate, of counsel, and partner-level candidates for this opportunity. This position will work with the firm’s land use team representing our local, regional, and national clients in a full range of land matters, including feasibility analysis, permitting, regulatory monitoring and advice, and governmental relations. The successful candidate is a team player, intelligent, detail-oriented, and has strong interpersonal skills.

Compensation, Hybrid Work & Other Benefits

The estimated salary range for this role at the associate level is $180,000-$205,000 with bonus-earning potential and is based on the desired experience range at the time of this posting. For the counsel and partner level, compensation will be dependent upon various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications. 

This position is eligible for hybrid work. We strongly encourage a minimum of one day per week worked in our office, preferably Tuesdays. Business needs may necessitate different or additional in-office days beyond our policy. Our hybrid work policies are subject to change depending on firm and practice needs.

We offer a hybrid work environment, competitive base salary, performance bonus earning potential, excellent benefits with fully subsidized medical and dental premiums, a generous 401(k) profit sharing program, commuter expense assistance, a sabbatical program, and paid parental leave, among other exciting benefits. Please visit our website at www.hcmp.com. 

Commitment to Diversity

At HCMP, we firmly believe that our commitment to teamwork on behalf of our clients is intricately connected with our dedication to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We recognize the immense value in fostering a team that includes not only individuals from different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and abilities, but also those with many diverse backgrounds and experiences. As part of our commitment to diversity, we earned initial Mansfield Rule Certification in 2023 and continue to make meaningful progress in diversifying law firm leadership through ongoing Mansfield participation. Visit our Diversity website (https://www.hcmp.com/diversity) to learn more about our diversity efforts and achievements.

Application Process

Please click the Apply button above or below. Please upload a resume and a cover letter with your application. 

We are not working with search firms to fill this position at this time. 

Our firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military service obligations, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests

Applicants with disabilities may contact HCMP Human Resources by telephone, fax, e-mail, mail or other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Human Resources at 206-623-1745 (main), 206-623-7789 (fax), or hr@hcmp.com.