Real Estate and Land Use Attorney (Louisville)

Bardenwerper Talbott & Roberts, PLLC is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Louisville office. We are looking for someone who can handle a combination of land use and zoning matters and commercial real estate transactions.

This is an opportunity to work directly with developers, property owners, businesses, and other clients on significant real estate and development projects throughout Louisville and the surrounding region. The attorney will have substantial client contact, meaningful responsibility for matters, and the opportunity to develop and maintain their own professional relationships and practice.

About the Firm

Bardenwerper Talbott & Roberts, PLLC is a Louisville-based law firm with a longstanding focus on land use, zoning, real estate development, and related transactional matters.

Our attorneys represent clients in connection with rezonings, conditional use permits, variances, development plans, administrative approvals, and other entitlement matters. We also assist clients with the acquisition, sale, leasing, financing, and development of commercial and residential real estate.

We take a practical, solutions-oriented approach and work closely with clients, government agencies, engineers, architects, planners, and other professionals to move projects from initial evaluation through approval, acquisition, development, and completion.

Responsibilities

The attorney’s responsibilities may include:

• Representing property owners and developers in zoning, land use, and entitlement matters;
• Preparing persuasive written submissions, including zoning applications, statements of compliance, legal memoranda, development justifications, correspondence, hearing materials and appeals;
• Preparing and presenting applications for rezonings, development plans, conditional use permits, variances, waivers, and related approvals;
• Appearing before planning commissions, boards of adjustment, legislative bodies, and other governmental agencies;
• Advising clients regarding zoning regulations, development requirements, permitting, and administrative procedures;
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, declarations, development agreements, and other real estate documents;
• Reviewing title commitments, surveys, restrictive covenants, easements, and due diligence materials;
• Assisting with commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and closings;
• Identifying legal and practical issues affecting development projects and recommending workable solutions;
• Communicating directly with clients, opposing counsel, consultants, governmental officials, and other project participants; and
• Managing multiple matters and deadlines with appropriate support from other attorneys and staff.

Qualifications

The preferred candidate will have:

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school;
• An active Kentucky law license or the ability to become licensed in Kentucky;
• Experience in land use, zoning, real estate development, commercial real estate transactions, or a combination of these areas;
• Excellent legal writing skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise, well-organized, and persuasive written work;
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and oral communication skills;
• The ability to translate complex legal and regulatory issues into practical advice for clients;
• The ability to independently manage matters while also working collaboratively with other attorneys and staff;
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and a practical approach to problem-solving; and
• An interest in developing long-term client relationships and becoming an active part of the firm’s real estate development and land use practice.

Candidates with an established practice or existing client relationships are also encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is expected to range from $120,000 to $180,000 annually , depending on experience, qualifications, existing practice, and the level of responsibility the attorney is prepared to assume.  Higher compensation considered for a candidate with substantial relevant experience or an established book of business.

The firm offers competitive benefits and the opportunity for professional growth, direct client involvement, and increased responsibility within a well-established real estate and land use practice.

Location

This is a full-time position based in our east end, Louisville, Kentucky office. Some flexibility may be considered depending on the candidate’s experience and circumstances.

Interested candidates may apply through LinkedIn by submitting a résumé and a brief description of their relevant experience. Confidential inquiries may also be directed to View email address on apply.placed-app.com. All inquiries and applications will be handled confidentially.