Land Use Associate

Robinson+Cole; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

401(k) plan

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Robinson+Cole in Hartford, Connecticut seeks an associate with two to four years of experience to join the Land Use team of its Real Estate + Development Practice Group in its Hartford office.

Admission to the Connecticut bar is required. The firm supports a hybrid work model with in-office collaboration 2-3 days per week and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, paid vacation and sick days, a 401(k) plan, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years as a practicing attorney handling zoning and other local, state, and federal real estate development permitting and public approval processes.
• Admission to the Connecticut bar is required.
• Top academic credentials and excellent writing, research, and communication skills are necessary.
• Education or prior work experience in land use planning or a related discipline is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle zoning and local, state, and federal real estate development permitting and public approval processes.
• Appear before state and local boards and agencies; participate in hearings and meetings with local officials.
• Travel occasionally to file applications, visit sites, and attend hearings in Connecticut, including evenings.

Skills

Zoning experience

Real estate development

Education

Connecticut Bar Admission

Job description

Robinson+Cole, a Vault "Top Ranked" Am Law 200 firm, seeks an associate with two to four years of experience to join the Land Use team of its Real Estate + Development Practice Group in its Hartford, Connecticut office.

Robinson+Cole’s Real Estate + Development practice includes more than 40 attorneys who represent businesses, landowners, developers, institutions, and government agencies in matters involving land development and transactions both locally and throughout the country. Our strong land use team includes many attorneys and land use analysts with advanced degrees in city planning or related disciplines.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of two years of experience as a practicing attorney handling zoning and other local, state, and federal real estate development permitting and public approval processes. Robinson+Cole's Land Use attorneys regularly appear before state and local boards and agencies. The position will involve occasional travel to file applications, visit sites, and attend hearings and other meetings with local officials in cities and towns throughout Connecticut, including during evening hours, which requires candidates to have reliable access to a vehicle. We support and encourage our attorneys to be actively involved in their communities and in national and regional professional and industry organizations.

Admission to the Connecticut bar is required. Top academic credentials and excellent writing, research, and communication skills are also necessary. Education or prior work experience in land use planning or a related discipline is a plus.

Connecticut Applicants: The target base salary range for this position is $170,000 to $182,500. Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's prior experience, class year, skills, and qualifications.

R+C supports the flexibility provided by a hybrid work model. Our attorneys are asked to work in the office a minimum of 2-3 days per week to benefit from in-person connection and collaboration. We also offer a competitive compensation package which includes medical, dental, paid vacation, paid sick days, a 401(k) plan, and a variety of other benefits.

Robinson & Cole LLP is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. We participate in the E-Verify program.

Please include a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample (preferably not edited by others).