Attorney - Land Use Litigation and Environmental

BCG Attorney Search; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Client contact

Mentorship

Professional development

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Hingham, MA, seeks an attorney with 3–7 years' experience in land use, litigation, and environmental law to handle sophisticated matters and work directly with clients and partners.

The role covers zoning, subdivision, permitting, litigation across Land Court, Superior Court, and appellate courts, and collaboration with municipal authorities and project teams.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar in good standing.
• Three to seven years of experience in land use, litigation, and environmental law.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently and work collaboratively.
• Experience with municipal boards or state permitting authorities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in zoning, subdivision, and permitting matters under relevant statutes.
• Handle litigation in Land Court, Superior Court, and appellate courts.
• Participate in administrative proceedings before state and local authorities.
• Draft motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and strategic correspondence.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and project teams on development matters.
• Develop litigation strategies and manage cases independently.

Skills

Advocacy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Municipal knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney in Hingham, MA, with 3-7 years of experience in land use, litigation, and environmental law. The role involves handling sophisticated legal matters and working directly with clients and partners.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in zoning, subdivision, and permitting matters under relevant statutes.
• Handle litigation in Land Court, Superior Court, and appellate courts.
• Participate in administrative proceedings before state and local authorities.
• Draft motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and strategic correspondence.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and project teams on development matters.
• Develop litigation strategies and manage cases independently.

Requirements

• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar in good standing.
• Three to seven years of experience in relevant legal fields.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently and work collaboratively.
• Experience with municipal boards or state permitting authorities is desirable.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Massachusetts.

Skills

• Excellent advocacy and analytical skills.
• Strong judgment and initiative.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Benefits

• Opportunity for substantial client contact and responsibility.
• Mentorship from experienced attorneys.
• Professional development in a collegial environment.