Senior Land Use & Zoning Attorney - Development & Entitlements

BCG Attorney Search; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team-oriented environment

Mentorship opportunities

Long-term advancement potential

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Land Use and Zoning Associate Attorney in Miami, FL with over 5 years of experience. The successful candidate will advise developers, investors, and property owners on complex zoning, entitlement, and regulatory matters.

This prestigious law firm offers opportunities for professional growth, exposure to significant projects, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion within its collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of land use and zoning law experience.
• Experience advising developers, investors, property owners, or commercial clients on development matters.
• Admission to the Florida Bar and good standing required.
• Strong understanding of zoning regulations, entitlement processes, and land development procedures.
• Experience navigating local government and state regulatory agencies.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong academic credentials preferred.
• Client-focused mindset with exceptional professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Advise developers, investors, property owners, and businesses on land use and zoning matters.
• Guide clients through local and state governmental approval processes.
• Assist with zoning applications, comprehensive plan amendments, variances, special exceptions, and related entitlements.
• Provide strategic advice regarding development risk, regulatory compliance, and project positioning.
• Support clients with permitting, site plan approvals, and development-related regulatory requirements.
• Analyze municipal, county, regional, and state land use regulations.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, planners, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Prepare legal memoranda, zoning analyses, applications, and regulatory submissions.
• Represent client interests before governmental agencies, boards, commissions, and regulatory authorities.
• Assist with environmental compliance and development-related due diligence matters.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting land use, zoning, and development projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while providing practical business-focused legal advice.

Skills

Land use and zoning law

Regulatory compliance and permitting

Development entitlements and approvals

Government relations and administrative processes

Legal drafting and document preparation

Risk assessment and strategic planning

Regulatory research and analysis

Client counseling and relationship management

Project coordination and stakeholder collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Job description

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Land Use and Zoning Associate Attorney in Miami, FL with over 5 years of experience. The successful candidate will advise developers, investors, and property owners on complex zoning, entitlement, and regulatory matters.

This prestigious law firm offers opportunities for professional growth, exposure to significant projects, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion within its collaborative work environment.