Land Use & Zoning Attorney – Partner

Active Consulting Services LLC; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) and PTO

Job summary

Active Consulting Services LLC seeks a senior Land Use & Zoning Attorney at Partner level in Connecticut. The role requires a portable book of business, deep CT zoning expertise, and client leadership. You will mentor junior attorneys and help grow the practice.

Requirements include a JD, CT Bar in good standing, 7+ years of zoning experience, and the ability to handle complex matters with strong drafting and advocacy skills. NY Bar is a plus.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of concentrated land use/zoning experience.
• Portable book of business and demonstrated originations.
• Connecticut Bar admission in good standing.
• Experience appearing before CT zoning, planning, and land use boards.
• Strong drafting, advocacy, and client-management skills.
• New York Bar admission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent developers, property owners, and institutional clients in land use, zoning, and permitting matters.
• Advocate before zoning, planning, inland wetlands, and other municipal boards.
• Advise clients on variances, special permits, site plans, and entitlement strategies.
• Build and expand client relationships, referral networks, and business opportunities.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Environmental, Litigation, and Corporate attorneys.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to firm leadership and practice growth.

Skills

Zoning expertise

Client development

Legal drafting

Oral advocacy

Relationship building

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Connecticut Bar admission

Job description

Land Use & Zoning Attorney – Partner Level ($225,000–$300,000/year)

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 7+ years

Level: Partner / Senior Attorney

We are seeking an experienced Land Use & Zoning Attorney to join and grow its Connecticut practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior attorney with an established portable book of business and strong Connecticut real estate development and municipal relationships.

Mandatory Requirements to Apply

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active Connecticut Bar admission and good standing.
• 7+ years of concentrated land use/zoning experience.
• Established portable book of business and demonstrated originations.
• Experience appearing before Connecticut zoning, planning, and land use boards.
• Strong knowledge of zoning, permitting, variances, special permits, and site plans.
• Excellent legal drafting, advocacy, and client-management skills.
• New York Bar admission is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent developers, property owners, and institutional clients in land use, zoning, and permitting matters.
• Advocate before zoning, planning, inland wetlands, and other municipal boards.
• Advise clients on variances, special permits, site plans, and entitlement strategies.
• Build and expand client relationships, referral networks, and business opportunities.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Environmental, Litigation, and Corporate attorneys.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to firm leadership and practice growth.

Salary, Benefits & Growth

• Base Salary/Draw: $225,000–$300,000 annually
• Performance-based origination and collections incentives
• Partner-level compensation opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) and PTO
• Professional liability/malpractice insurance
• Significant opportunity for practice growth, leadership, and increased earnings

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