Land Use & Zoning Attorney

Land Use & Zoning Attorney | Hybrid schedule White Plains, NY | Hybrid | $130,000–$150,000 Are you a Land Use & Zoning Attorney ready to take on a bigger role in front of local boards? Would you like sophisticated work and a real path toward partnership? And could a schedule with room for your family commitments make the job fit your life? Our client, a mid-size law firm with more than 50 years of history, is hiring a full-time Land Use & Zoning Attorney in White Plains. You'll guide developers, property owners, institutions and telecommunications providers through municipal approvals across Westchester County and the surrounding region. The Perks $130,000–$150,000 , depending on overall experience Full-time role with four days in the office and one remote day each week for attorneys Flexibility for family commitments, with understanding for attorneys who work hard and deliver Health and dental benefits Paid time off Office events and a people-first culture Espresso setup and a lactation room planned for the new White Plains space A firm that hires with future partners in mind A Day in the Life You'll represent clients before planning boards, zoning boards of appeals, architectural review boards, town and village boards and other agencies. You'll guide each project from early strategy through final approval. Your work includes site plan approvals, subdivisions, special permits, variances, rezonings and zoning text amendments. You'll advise on zoning compliance and development feasibility, steer projects through SEQRA review, and handle wireless facility siting for telecommunications clients. You'll also draft memoranda, applications, briefs and letters to municipal officials. You'll work with architects, engineers, planners and consultants, present at public hearings, and assist with related litigation, including Article 78 proceedings, when needed. What You'll Bring J.D. from an accredited law school 3 to 5 years of land use and zoning experience Excellent analytical and legal skills Strong oral and written communication, with comfort presenting at public hearings Ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines and attend evening board meetings Preferred: familiarity with municipal codes and boards in Westchester County and nearby areas Preferred: experience with SEQRA review and telecommunications siting About the Organization Our client serves local, regional, national and multi-national clients in land use, zoning and development, real estate, litigation, corporate and finance, energy and environmental, nonprofit, and trusts and estates work. Its attorneys are recognized by SuperLawyers, Martindale-Hubbell and Best Lawyers, and the firm appears on U.S. News' list of Best Law Firms. The firm keeps the closeness of a smaller practice. Hierarchy is light, colleagues support each other's growth at every career stage, and attorneys get substantive work early. Offices are in White Plains, New York City, Fishkill and Greenwich, CT. Pay: $130,000–$150,000 per year Health insurance Paid time off Work Location: Hybrid in White Plains, NY #J-18808-Ljbffr ISOTalent