flyzipline

Counsel, Land Use

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At a Glance

Location
South San Francisco, California, United States
Experience
5+ years
Posted
2026-07-17T01:03:10-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Environmental
  • Legal
  • Real Estate
  • Regulatory

Requirements

Zipline is entering a period of rapid expansion across the U.S., and we’re seeking a seasoned Land Use Counsel to lead our efforts in securing and maintaining land use and zoning approvals for customer sites and charging infrastructure nationwide.

You will partner closely with Zipline’s operations, real estate, and customer success teams to enable the rapid and repeatable deployment of Zipline’s uncrewed aerial systems and related infrastructure across metropolitan regions.

This position reports to Zipline’s Deputy General Counsel and is

A strong command of U.S.

land use, zoning, and municipal law, with experience obtaining complex or first-of-their-kind regulatory approvals.

At least 5 years of relevant legal practice, ideally including a mix of law firm and in-house experience.

Responsibilities

markets—including Texas, Arizona, and other major metropolitan areas.

Address and resolve complex property law matters, including easements, boundary lines, and access rights.

Partner with Operations, Real Estate, and Engineering teams to ensure legal strategies align with technical and operational realities.

Serve as a trusted advisor within the Legal Team, stepping in to address novel or urgent state and local legal issues as Zipline’s business evolves.