Sr. Land Use & Zoning Attorney

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

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Why This Is a Great OpportunityStep into a Partner-level opportunity with the platform, resources, and collaborative environment to grow a significant Connecticut land use and zoning practice.Leverage your existing client relationships and $500K+ portable book of business while expanding your market presence.Handle sophisticated matters for developers, property owners, and institutional clients across Connecticut.Work alongside experienced Real Estate, Environmental, Litigation, and Corporate attorneys to deliver comprehensive client solutions.Take on meaningful leadership, mentoring, and business development opportunities with performance-driven earning potential.
Location: Greenwich, CT with a flexible hybrid work arrangement that balances in-office collaboration with the autonomy and flexibility experienced attorneys value.
Note: Must have an active Connecticut Bar license in good standing, 5+ years of directly relevant land use and zoning experience, and a $500K+ portable book of business. Candidates should have strong Connecticut municipal land use experience and established relationships within the development and real estate community.
About UsWe are a sophisticated, full-service law firm built on long-standing client relationships, collaborative legal service, and practical, high-quality counsel. Our multidisciplinary team gives attorneys the opportunity to work across practice areas while building and growing their own practices. Confidential Employer.
Job DescriptionRepresent developers, property owners, and institutional clients in sophisticated land use, zoning, and permitting matters.Lead clients through appearances before Connecticut zoning, planning, inland wetlands, and other municipal boards and commissions.Advise clients on variances, special permits, site plan approvals, entitlements, and development strategies.Build and strengthen client relationships while maintaining and expanding a substantial portable book of business.Develop new business and referral relationships within the Connecticut real estate, development, municipal, and land use communities.Collaborate with Real Estate, Environmental, Litigation, Corporate, and other practice groups to provide seamless client service.Contribute to practice growth, firm initiatives, business development, and leadership activities.Mentor junior attorneys and serve as a resource for developing land use and zoning talent.
QualificationsJuris Doctor from an accredited law school.Active Connecticut Bar license in good standing.5+ years of concentrated land use and zoning law experience.$500K+ portable book of business with demonstrated client origination and business development success.Significant experience appearing before Connecticut municipal land use boards and commissions.Strong professional reputation within the Connecticut land use, zoning, real estate, and development community.Excellent advocacy, drafting, negotiation, and client-management skills.New York Bar admission is a plus.
Why You Will Love Working HereYou will have the opportunity to grow an established practice while benefiting from a broad legal platform and deep collaboration across complementary practice areas. We value attorneys who take ownership of client relationships, think strategically about business development, and want a meaningful voice in the growth of their practice. xzbcwsv Your contributions can directly influence your earning potential, leadership opportunities, and long-term impact.
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Benefits:
Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insurance