Associate with 3-5 years of experience in land-use and real-estate development law

Job Overview:

A leading law firm in New York is seeking a Land Use Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience in land-use and real estate development law. The role involves assisting clients in obtaining municipal land-use approvals and navigating state and federal environmental regulations. The successful candidate will work on a wide range of real estate development projects, including those of regional and state-wide significance.

Location:

• Albany, New York

Duties:

• Assist clients in obtaining municipal land-use approvals.

• Advise on compliance with state and federal environmental regulations, including SEQRA, wetlands, stormwater management, and endangered species laws.

• Provide legal guidance on real estate development projects across the state.

• Conduct legal research and draft documents related to land-use and environmental law.

• Represent clients before planning boards, zoning boards, and other regulatory entities.

• Collaborate with other attorneys and professionals within the firm’s land-use and development practice.

• Potential involvement in real estate transactional matters.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in land-use and real estate development law.

• Strong understanding of municipal land-use regulations and environmental compliance.

• Real estate transactional experience is a plus.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively within a team.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in New York.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.

• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.

• Ability to work on complex land-use matters with minimal supervision.

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on high-profile real estate development projects.

• Partial remote work policy available.

The principal law office is based in New York. A second office is located in Pennsylvania. Practice areas are comprehensive. Banking-finance, clean tech, environmental, health care, litigation, arbitration and mediation are some of their practice disciplines. A team of professional attorneys make up their law firm.