Land Use Attorney (4+ Yrs Exp)

Australia-Employment; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Land Use Attorney in Manchester, NH. The role focuses on land use, zoning and development matters with substantial client interaction across regulatory processes.

The attorney will advise on approvals, draft and review applications and permits, represent clients before agencies, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance projects from planning through execution. Hybrid schedule; permanent position with strong compensation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in land use, zoning, or development-related legal work
• Experience handling regulatory approvals, permitting, and administrative processes
• Strong understanding of land use frameworks and development considerations
• Experience representing clients in hearings or administrative proceedings
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Solid academic credentials

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on land use, zoning, and development-related regulatory matters
• Draft and review applications, agreements, permits, and related documentation
• Represent clients before regulatory bodies, boards, and administrative agencies
• Conduct legal research related to land use laws, regulations, and case developments
• Collaborate with developers, planners, consultants, and other stakeholders
• Negotiate agreements related to land use, development, and property rights
• Develop and present legal strategies in hearings and related proceedings
• Support project advancement through coordination, approvals, and issue resolution

Skills

Land use

Zoning

Development

Regulatory

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Land Use Attorney (4+ Yrs Exp)

$190000 - $250000 per year | Manchester, NH | Hybrid | Permanent

High-Visibility Development Work with Real Responsibility

A bit about us:

We are a full-service law firm providing practical legal guidance to businesses and organizations facing complex issues. Our work spans litigation, transactions, and regulatory matters, with teams collaborating across practices to deliver efficient, well-reasoned solutions. We focus on understanding how our clients operate so we can offer advice that is both strategic and grounded in real-world considerations. Our lawyers value clarity, responsiveness, and sound judgment, and we aim to build lasting client relationships through consistent, high-quality work.

Why join us?

We offer a collaborative environment where attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility and supported through mentorship and open communication. Our teams are approachable and engaged, and we encourage professional growth through hands-on experience and exposure to a wide range of matters. We believe strong legal careers are sustainable, so we promote balance, flexibility, and respect for life outside the office. Attorneys also have opportunities to engage in pro bono and community-focused work as part of a well-rounded practice.

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced attorney to join a practice focused on land use, zoning, and development-related matters. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients on complex projects from initial planning through approval and execution. You will advise on regulatory strategy, guide projects through approval processes, and represent clients in administrative and legal proceedings. The position provides significant client interaction and ownership of matters within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on land use, zoning, and development-related regulatory matters


• Draft and review applications, agreements, permits, and related documentation


• Represent clients before regulatory bodies, boards, and administrative agencies


• Conduct legal research related to land use laws, regulations, and case developments


• Collaborate with developers, planners, consultants, and other stakeholders


• Negotiate agreements related to land use, development, and property rights


• Develop and present legal strategies in hearings and related proceedings


• Support project advancement through coordination, approvals, and issue resolution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in land use, zoning, or development-related legal work


• Experience handling regulatory approvals, permitting, and administrative processes


• Strong understanding of land use frameworks and development considerations


• Experience representing clients in hearings or administrative proceedings


• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills


• Solid academic credentials

Requirements

• Admission to practice in New Hampshire or ability to waive in


• Ability to manage projects and client relationships independently


• Strong organizational and time management skills


• Effective communicator with both legal and non-legal stakeholders


• Motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work in a collaborative team setting


• Interest in developing and growing a practice over time

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