Junior Land Use Associate Attorney

Pay: $225,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on significant residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects with sophisticated clients.
• Build deep experience in development applications, permitting, code enforcement, and land development matters.
• Take on meaningful responsibility early while learning from experienced attorneys in a highly regarded land use practice.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid environment that combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Develop a well-rounded land use practice involving both transactional strategy and regulatory processes.
• Join a collaborative team where strong performance, quality of work, and professional growth are recognized.
• Gain exposure to complex projects that can shape communities and major development initiatives.

Location: Miami, FL. This is a hybrid opportunity with meaningful flexibility. Attorneys are expected to maintain an active presence in the Miami office, but there is no fixed number of required in-office days.

Note: Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Florida and have 2+ years of land use experience. Direct experience preparing and processing development applications for significant residential, commercial, or mixed-use projects is required.

About Us

We are an established Florida commercial law firm advising sophisticated clients across complex real estate, development, business, and regulatory matters. Our attorneys work collaboratively on significant projects while receiving meaningful opportunities to develop expertise, build client relationships, and take ownership of substantive work. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in the preparation and processing of development applications for significant residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
• Assist clients through permitting and entitlement processes involving complex development matters.
• Work on zoning, land use, code enforcement, and ancillary land development issues.
• Coordinate with clients, government agencies, consultants, and other stakeholders throughout the development process.
• Research and analyze applicable land use regulations, zoning requirements, and development standards.
• Prepare application materials, correspondence, presentations, and other documents supporting project approvals.
• Assist experienced attorneys on sophisticated land development projects while developing increasing responsibility.
• Deliver responsive, practical guidance to clients navigating regulatory and development challenges.

Qualifications

• Florida Bar license required.
• 2+ years of land use experience.
• Experience preparing and processing development applications for significant residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments required.
• Experience with permitting, code enforcement, zoning, or related land development matters strongly valued.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Major law firm or relevant public sector experience preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-impact development projects while building valuable expertise in land use and regulatory matters. Our hybrid environment offers flexibility while keeping you connected to an experienced team, and junior associates receive meaningful opportunities to contribute, grow, and develop long-term client-facing skills.

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Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

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