Land Use and Zoning Associate

LHH; Center Square (PA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/WFH flexibility

Job summary

LHH's Land Use and Zoning Associate role in the Philadelphia suburbs offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement and exposure to sophisticated zoning, development, and municipal matters across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This unposted role seeks attorneys who can manage a broad range of land use work, appear before boards, and collaborate with partners.

The position emphasizes a manageable 1,850 billable-hour requirement, strong writing and advocacy skills, and a willingness to engage in evening

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Experience in land use, zoning, real estate or municipal matters.
• Developer-side land use preferred, municipal-side considered.
• Strong writing, communication and advocacy skills.
• Willingness to attend evening zoning/board hearings.

Responsibilities

• Handling land use, zoning and development matters across PA and NJ.
• Appear before zoning and municipal boards.
• Assist clients with zoning approvals and land use matters.
• Collaborate with partners on sophisticated development matters.
• Communicate directly with clients and other stakeholders.
• Attend zoning and board hearings as required.

Skills

Strong writing

Advocacy skills

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Land Use and Zoning Associate | Philadelphia Suburbs | Hybrid

Unposted Role!

This is a particularly attractive opportunity for an attorney who enjoys land use work but is looking for more flexibility, a manageable 1,850-hour billable requirement, and the opportunity to handle sophisticated zoning and development matters throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

The group is flexible on level of experience and will consider attorneys coming from both the developer and municipal sides of the practice.

The associate will work closely with experienced land use attorneys on a broad range of zoning, development, and municipal matters. The role offers substantive experience, direct involvement in matters, and the opportunity to continue developing within an established land use practice.

Responsibilities will include:

• Handling land use, zoning, and development matters throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey
• Appearing before zoning and municipal boards
• Assisting clients with zoning approvals and other land use matters
• Working closely with partners on sophisticated development matters
• Communicating directly with clients and other parties involved in the land development process
• Attending zoning and board hearings as required

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Relevant land use, zoning, real estate, or municipal experience
• Developer-side land use experience is preferred, but municipal-side attorneys are encouraged to apply
• Strong writing, communication, and advocacy skills
• Ability to attend evening zoning and board hearings when necessary

Why Consider This Role?

• 1,850 billable-hour requirement
• Significant hybrid/WFH flexibility
• Sophisticated land use, zoning, and development work
• Work spanning Pennsylvania and New Jersey
• Flexibility regarding years of experience and background
• Collaborative group with strong partner support

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