Mid-Level Land Use and Zoning Associate

Hirschler; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirschler, a multispecialty law firm with offices in Virginia, seeks an experienced associate for its Commercial Real Estate Practice, focusing on land use, entitlements, rezonings, and related regulatory and transactional matters. The role offers immediate client contact and meaningful responsibility in drafting and negotiating agreements, and handling due diligence.

The ideal candidate will have Virginia bar admission, strong writing and analytical skills, and a collaborative approach, with

Qualifications

• Virginia bar admission required.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration.
• Experience with land use, zoning, and entitlement matters under Virginia law.
• Experience pursuing rezonings and land use approvals.
• Experience before planning commissions and local government entities.
• Ability to conduct due diligence for commercial real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review sale/purchase agreements, leases, development-related agreements, and loan documents.
• Manage title and survey diligence.
• Coordinate with engineers, planners, traffic consultants, and environmental specialists.
• Negotiate with local government staff and officials.
• Advise clients on land use and entitlement strategies.

Skills

Virginia Bar

Land Use

Zoning Expertise

Transactional Drafting

Diligence Review

Client Communication

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Coordination

Job description

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.