Redevelopment Land Use amp Zoning Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Roseland (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Life, health, accident, and disability

Health savings accounts and flexible 4

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an experienced attorney to join its Redevelopment, Land Use & Zoning Group in Roseland, NJ. The ideal candidate will manage development applications from start to finish and handle resolution compliance and post-approval matters.

Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience, first-chair planning and zoning board experience, and NJ bar admission. Experience in NY or other jurisdictions is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• First chair experience with planning and zoning boards.
• New Jersey bar admission required.
• Experience in New York or other jurisdictions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle development applications from inception to completion.
• Address resolution compliance and post-approval issues.
• Represent developers before planning and zoning boards as first chair.
• Negotiate redevelopment agreements.
• Navigate the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney to join its Redevelopment, Land Use & Zoning Group in Roseland, NJ. The ideal candidate will have over five years of relevant experience and the capability to manage development applications from start to finish, including resolution compliance and post-approval matters.

Duties

• Handle development applications from inception to completion.
• Address resolution compliance and post-approval issues.
• Represent developers before planning and zoning boards as first chair.
• Negotiate redevelopment agreements.
• Navigate the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• First chair experience with planning and zoning boards.
• Strong understanding of Municipal Land Use Law.
• New Jersey bar admission required.
• Experience in New York or other jurisdictions is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in New Jersey.

Skills

• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses.
• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance.
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.