Real Estate & Land Use Attorney — Zoning & Development

Miller Johnson; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Miller Johnson seeks a motivated Real Estate Litigation Attorney to join our Real Estate Practice Group in Michigan. Based in Grand Rapids, Detroit, or Kalamazoo, you will handle complex land use, zoning, and development matters, working with developers, municipalities, and clients across the state.

This role favors candidates with a background in real estate, development, energy & sustainability, or municipal law, capable of advancing projects from planning through completion while delivering

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license (or eligibility) to practice in Michigan.
• 2+ years in commercial real estate, land use, zoning, or related 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 matters including rezonings and entitlements.
• Support real estate and renewable energy development projects through due diligence and regulatory review.
• Draft and negotiate development-related agreements and transactional documents.
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, consultants, and attorneys across practice areas.
• Represent clients before planning commissions and municipal bodies.
• Support land use disputes and development-related conflicts.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with strong organization.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting and negotiation

Counseling clients

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Miller Johnson seeks a motivated Real Estate Litigation Attorney to join our Real Estate Practice Group in Michigan. Based in Grand Rapids, Detroit, or Kalamazoo, you will handle complex land use, zoning, and development matters, working with developers, municipalities, and clients across the state.

This role favors candidates with a background in real estate, development, energy & sustainability, or municipal law, capable of advancing projects from planning through completion while delivering