Land Use Attorney

Distinct | North America; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a talented attorney to join its Land Use and Environmental practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in land use law, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance, working with clients to navigate complex regulatory frameworks. Responsibilities include assisting clients in obtaining necessary permits and approvals, preparing applications, and representing clients in administrative matters. Strong negotiation skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must have a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Experience with land use and environmental law is preferred.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in obtaining necessary permits and approvals.
• Prepare applications and negotiate permit conditions.
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings and appeals.
• Address variances related to wastewater discharges and air emissions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Zoning law

Environmental permitting

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A well-established regional law firm is seeking a talented attorney to join its Land Use and Environmental practice based in Hackensack, New Jersey.

The firm has a strong reputation in land use law, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance. The practice advises clients on a wide range of development and regulatory matters, including local subdivision, site plan approvals, zoning, and planning issues, as well as permitting requirements imposed by county, regional, state, multi-state, and federal authorities.

Attorneys in this group regularly work with local planning and zoning boards, county boards, and a variety of state and regional agencies. Matters frequently involve interaction with agencies responsible for environmental protection, land management, and regional planning, as well as federal regulatory bodies involved in environmental oversight and permitting.

The role will involve assisting clients in obtaining permits, approvals, and certifications necessary for development and land use projects. Work may include navigating regulatory frameworks, preparing applications, negotiating permit conditions, and representing clients in administrative proceedings and appeals. The practice also handles complex regulatory matters such as variances related to wastewater discharges, air emissions, transportation of hazardous materials, and the development of waste treatment and disposal facilities.

The group has significant experience assisting clients with projects in specially regulated regional areas and advocating for property owners and developers in matters involving regulatory standards and development approvals.