Zoning Lawyer

Job Description

Zoning & Land Use Attorney | New York | 3+ Years | $250,000-$275,000 + Bonus

AJ Chambers are delighted to be working with a highly regarded New York real estate and land use practice seeking a Zoning Attorney / Land Use Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join its sophisticated development practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with experience in New York City zoning, land use, development and real estate regulatory matters to advise major developers, institutional owners, investors and property owners on complex development projects throughout New York City.

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of the New York City Zoning Resolution, with experience conducting zoning analyses, zoning due diligence and advising clients on development opportunities, land use regulations and entitlement strategies.

Practice Focus

The practice handles sophisticated zoning and land use matters involving:

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• New York City Zoning Resolution
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• Zoning analysis and zoning due diligence
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• Land use and development
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• Real estate development
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• Development rights
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• Zoning entitlements
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• Land use approvals
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• Rezoning applications
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• Variances
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• Special permits
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• Discretionary land use approvals
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• Environmental review
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• NYC planning and land use processes
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• Real estate regulatory matters
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Key Responsibilities

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• Interpret and apply the New York City Zoning Resolution
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• Conduct detailed zoning analyses and zoning due diligence
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• Advise developers, institutional owners, investors and property owners on zoning and land use issues
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• Analyse development potential and development rights
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• Advise clients on zoning regulations and land use requirements
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• Assist with zoning and land use applications
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• Prepare and review legal memoranda, zoning analyses and other written work
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• Assist with rezonings, variances and special permits
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• Advise on discretionary land use approvals
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• Assist clients with environmental and land use review processes
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• Work with architects, planners, consultants and other development professionals
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• Represent or assist clients before relevant New York City governmental agencies and planning bodies
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• Work closely with senior attorneys on complex development projects
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• Communicate directly with clients and other project stakeholders
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Required Qualifications

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• 3+ years of legal experience
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• Experience gained in private practice and/or government
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• Strong experience interpreting and applying the New York City Zoning Resolution
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• Experience with NYC zoning and land use
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• Experience conducting zoning analysis and zoning due diligence
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• Experience advising clients on real estate development and land use matters
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• Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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• New York Bar admission or eligibility for admission
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Preferred Experience

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

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• Zoning and land use applications
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• Rezoning
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• Variances
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• Special permits
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• Discretionary land use approvals
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• Development rights and development rights transactions
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• Environmental review
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• NYC Department of City Planning matters
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• New York City Planning Commission matters
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• Board of Standards and Appeals matters
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• New York City Department of Buildings matters
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• Land use entitlement strategy
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• Real estate development projects
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• Experience appearing before NYC governmental agencies and planning bodies
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Compensation & Benefits

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• $250,000-$275,000 base salary
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• Performance based bonus opportunities
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• Comprehensive benefits package
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• Professional development and continuing legal education
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• Long-term career development opportunities
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Why Consider This Opportunity?

Sophisticated NYC Development Work - Work on significant New York City development projects involving complex zoning, land use and entitlement issues.

High Profile Client Base - Advise sophisticated developers, institutional investors, property owners and real estate investors.

Broad Zoning & Land Use Practice - Gain exposure to zoning analysis, land use approvals, development rights, rezonings, variances and special permits.

Meaningful Client Responsibility - Develop direct client relationships while working alongside experienced zoning and land use practitioners.

Established Real Estate Platform - Join a highly regarded New York real estate and land use practice with a long established market reputation.

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is particularly relevant to:

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• Zoning Attorneys
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• Land Use Attorneys
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• Zoning & Land Use Attorneys
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• Land Use Associates
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• Zoning Associates
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• Real Estate Zoning Attorneys
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• Real Estate Land Use Attorneys
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• Land Use Counsel
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• Zoning Counsel
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• Planning Attorneys
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• Real Estate Attorneys with substantial zoning and land use experience
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• Government attorneys with significant NYC zoning and land use experience
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Candidates should have genuine experience with NYC zoning and land use, rather than purely transactional real estate or general real estate experience.

Interested? Apply with your resume and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

Seniority Level: Associate / Mid-Senior Level

Employment Type: Full-time