Attorney - Land Use/Zoning

CyberCoders; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $130k-$180k+

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Bonuses based on performance

PTO & holidays

CLE reimbursement

Bar dues reimbursement

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

CyberCoders in Arlington, Virginia seeks an Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of land use and zoning experience for a hybrid role serving Northern Virginia clients.

You will work on development, environmental, and local government matters, representing developers, landowners, investors and corporate clients through complex approval processes.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and Virginia Bar admission or eligibility to waive into Virginia.
• 2-5 years of experience in land use, zoning, real estate, environmental, municipal, or local government law.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting land use applications, memoranda, briefs, and related documents.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with government officials, consultants, developers, and community stakeholders.
• Interest in economic development, public policy, and the real estate development process.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in zoning, special use permit, rezoning, variance, and development matters.
• Prepare and present applications before local government staff, planning commissions, boards, and governing bodies.
• Advise clients on land use regulations, entitlement strategies, and zoning compliance issues.
• Conduct due diligence reviews, site analyses, and regulatory assessments for development projects.
• Draft memoranda, applications, agreements, appeals, and related transactional documents.
• Coordinate with planners, engineers, architects, consultants, and project teams through the entitlement process; participate in community outreach and stakeholder presentations.
• Assist with zoning appeals, administrative proceedings, and other land use disputes.
• Support environmental, permitting, post-approval, and local government matters.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development across Northern Virginia.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Advocacy

Client engagement

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Established (40+ Years) Premier Firm Seeking Associate Attorney for Land Use & Zoning in Arlington, Virginia!

An established firm based in Arlington, Virginia with over 40 years in practice is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience to join its team in a hybrid work arrangement. This opportunity offers exposure to land use, zoning, entitlement, development, environmental, and local government matters throughout Northern Virginia. The role will involve representing developers, landowners, investors, and corporate clients through complex approval processes while working closely with local government staff, planning commissions, elected officials, and community stakeholders.

Offer

• Salary range: $130,000-$180,000+, contingent on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Professional development and CLE reimbursement
• Virginia State Bar dues and professional membership reimbursement
• Collaborative and highly regarded land use and zoning practice
• Hybrid work flexibility

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active Virginia Bar admission or eligibility to waive into Virginia
• 2-5 years of experience in land use, zoning, real estate, environmental, municipal, or local government law
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills
• Experience drafting applications, memoranda, briefs, and related land use documents
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced practice
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with government officials, consultants, developers, and community stakeholders
• Interest in economic development, public policy, and the real estate development process

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in zoning, special exception, special use permit, rezoning, variance, and development approval matters
• Prepare and present applications before local government staff, planning commissions, boards, and governing bodies
• Advise clients regarding land use regulations, entitlement strategies, and zoning compliance issues
• Conduct due diligence reviews, site analyses, and regulatory assessments for development projects
• Draft legal memoranda, applications, agreements, appeals, and related transactional documents
• Coordinate with planners, engineers, architects, consultants, and project teams throughout the entitlement processParticipate in community outreach efforts, neighborhood meetings, and stakeholder presentations
• Assist with zoning appeals, administrative proceedings, and other land use disputes
• Support clients on environmental, permitting, post-approval, and local government law matters
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to business development initiatives across Northern Virginia jurisdictions