Land Use & Zoning Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose of the Role

Mandelbaum Barrett PC is seeking a Partner‑level Land Use / Zoning Attorney to join and grow our Connecticut practice in our Greenwich office. This role is designed for an experienced land use attorney with an established portable book of business and strong connections within the Connecticut real estate development and municipal community.

The successful candidate will play a leadership role in expanding the firm's land use and zoning practice while working collaboratively with our real estate, environmental, litigation, and transactional practices. This role offers meaningful opportunity for practice growth and leadership within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Represent developers, property owners, and institutional clients in land use, zoning, and permitting matters.
• Lead client representation before municipal boards and regulatory agencies, including zoning, planning, and inland wetlands commissions.
• Advise on variances, special permits, site plan approvals, and entitlement strategies.
• Maintain and grow a portable book of business while developing new client relationships and referral networks.
• Collaborate across practice groups—including Real Estate, Environmental, Litigation, and Corporate—to provide comprehensive client service.
• Meet billable expectations and contribute to practice group growth and firm initiatives.
• Participate in mentoring junior attorneys, business development, and firm leadership activities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Connecticut Bar and in good standing (New York admission a plus).
• 7+ years of concentrated experience in land use and zoning law.
• Demonstrated portable book of business and collected originations.
• Strong professional reputation within the Connecticut land use and development community.
• Experience appearing before municipal land use boards and commissions in Connecticut.
• Excellent advocacy, drafting, and client‑management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary (Draw): $225,000–$300,000 annually, based on experience, portable book of business, and anticipated contribution. The draw structure and terms (including recoverability) will be discussed in detail during the interview process.
• Merit‑Based Rewards: Compensation is performance‑driven and includes origination credit, collections‑based incentives, and other partner compensation opportunities. Growth, productivity, and client impact directly influence total earnings.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Partners are eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and voluntary programs. Benefits are available upon commencement of employment. The firm provides professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage for all attorneys.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Mandelbaum Barrett PC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.