Mid-Level Land Use and Zoning Associate

Hirschler; Fredericksburg (VA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hirschler, a dynamic multispecialty law firm, seeks an experienced associate for our Commercial Real Estate Practice focusing on land use, rezonings, and related regulatory matters. The role involves drafting and negotiating sale agreements, leases, and development-related documents, with client contact and significant responsibility.

You will work on acquisitions, development, financing, and zoning matters, coordinating with engineers and planners, and advising clients under Virginia law.

Qualifications

• Admission to Virginia bar and active license
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration
• Experience advising on land use, zoning, and entitlement matters under Virginia law

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and negotiate sale and purchase agreements, leases, development-related agreements, and loan documents
• Conduct title and survey diligence
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, traffic consultants, and other experts on land use matters
• Represent clients before planning commissions, boards of supervisors, zoning appeals, and local government entities

Connaissances

Virginia bar admission

Strong writing

Excellent communication

Land use / zoning experience

Due diligence coordination

Formation

Bar admission in Virginia

Description du poste

Hirschler, a dynamic, multispecialty law firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking an experienced associate to join our growing Commercial Real Estate Practice with a primary focus in land use, entitlements, rezonings, and related regulatory and transactional matters. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative team that handles complex land use and entitlement matters. This person can be based in our Tysons or Fredericksburg office.

About the Role

As a member of our Commercial Real Estate Practice, you will work closely with clients and colleagues on a broad range of transactions, including acquisition, leasing, development, financing, and zoning and land use matters. You will have immediate opportunities for client contact and meaningful responsibility, including involvement in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating sale and purchase agreements, commercial leases, development-related agreements and loan documents, and handling related diligence efforts such as title and survey reviews.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Admission to practice in Virginia
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Excellent communication abilities and a collaborative mindset
• Experience advising clients on land use, zoning, and entitlement matters under Virginia law and local ordinances
• Background preparing and pursuing applications for rezonings, conditional use permits, special exceptions, variances, proffers, and other land use approvals
• Experience representing clients before planning commissions, boards of supervisors, zoning appeals, and related governmental entities
• Ability to conduct acquisition, development and land use due diligence for commercial real estate transactions, including site planning, subdivision, and development approval matters
• Background negotiating with local government staff, elected officials, and community stakeholders
• Experience coordinating with engineers, planners, traffic consultants, environmental specialists, and other technical experts in land use matters

Hirschler offers the benefits of a mid-sized firm—sophisticated work, direct client contact, and a supportive environment that values your growth and development. Our Real Estate Practice is known for its depth of experience, practical approach, and strong client relationships.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, education, training, and/or experience.