Job Details

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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