Real Estate & Land Use Attorney – Renewables & Development

Miller Johnson; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Miller Johnson seeks a Real Estate & Land Use Attorney to join our Real Estate Practice Group in Grand Rapids, Detroit, or Kalamazoo offices. The attorney will focus on complex land use, zoning, and development matters across Michigan, with emphasis on renewable energy development.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in commercial real estate, development, or municipal law, strong drafting, and client counseling skills; collaboration with developers and municipalities is key.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice in Michigan.
• 2+ years of experience in commercial real estate, development, land use, zoning, energy & sustainability, municipal law, regulatory, or related practice areas.
• Strong research, drafting, and client counseling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on zoning, land use, and development-related matters, including rezonings, special use permits, site plan approvals, regulatory approvals, and other entitlements.
• Support commercial real estate and renewable energy development projects through due diligence, municipal ordinance & regulatory review, land use analysis, and coordination with consultants and municipalities.
• Draft and negotiate development-related agreements, including purchase agreements, easements, development agreements, and related transactional documents.
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, consultants, and attorneys across multiple practice areas to support client objectives.
• Represent clients before planning commissions, zoning boards, and municipal bodies.
• Support land use disputes, regulatory matters, and development-related conflicts.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining strong organization and communication.
• Participate in client development, networking, and community engagement opportunities.

Skills

Real estate law

Land use

Zoning

Energy & sustainability

Municipal law

Due diligence

Legal drafting

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Miller Johnson seeks a Real Estate & Land Use Attorney to join our Real Estate Practice Group in Grand Rapids, Detroit, or Kalamazoo offices. The attorney will focus on complex land use, zoning, and development matters across Michigan, with emphasis on renewable energy development.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in commercial real estate, development, or municipal law, strong drafting, and client counseling skills; collaboration with developers and municipalities is key.