Sr. Land Use & Zoning Attorney

Orion Placement; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Connecticut seeks a Partner-level land use and zoning attorney to represent developers, property owners, and institutions, leveraging a $500K+ portable book and a Connecticut Bar in good standing. Greenwich, CT with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut Bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of land use and zoning experience.
• $500K+ portable book of business with client origination.
• Experience appearing before CT municipal land use boards and commissions.
• New York Bar admission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent developers, property owners, and institutions in land use, zoning, and permitting matters.
• Lead appearances before CT zoning, planning, inland wetlands, and other municipal boards.
• Advise on variances, special permits, site plans, entitlements, and development strategies.
• Develop and strengthen client relationships while expanding a portable book of business.
• Collaborate with real estate, environmental, litigation, and corporate teams for seamless service.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to firm growth and leadership.

Skills

Advocacy

Drafting

Negotiation

Client-management

Business development

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Pay: $225,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a Partner-level opportunity with the platform, resources, and collaborative environment to grow a significant Connecticut land use and zoning practice.
• Leverage your existing client relationships and $500K+ portable book of business while expanding your market presence.
• Handle sophisticated matters for developers, property owners, and institutional clients across Connecticut.
• Work alongside experienced Real Estate, Environmental, Litigation, and Corporate attorneys to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
• Take on meaningful leadership, mentoring, and business development opportunities with performance-driven earning potential.

Location: Greenwich, CT with a flexible hybrid work arrangement that balances in-office collaboration with the autonomy and flexibility experienced attorneys value.

Note: Must have an active Connecticut Bar license in good standing, 5+ years of directly relevant land use and zoning experience, and a $500K+ portable book of business. Candidates should have strong Connecticut municipal land use experience and established relationships within the development and real estate community.

About Us

We are a sophisticated, full-service law firm built on long-standing client relationships, collaborative legal service, and practical, high-quality counsel. Our multidisciplinary team gives attorneys the opportunity to work across practice areas while building and growing their own practices. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent developers, property owners, and institutional clients in sophisticated land use, zoning, and permitting matters.
• Lead clients through appearances before Connecticut zoning, planning, inland wetlands, and other municipal boards and commissions.
• Advise clients on variances, special permits, site plan approvals, entitlements, and development strategies.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while maintaining and expanding a substantial portable book of business.
• Develop new business and referral relationships within the Connecticut real estate, development, municipal, and land use communities.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Environmental, Litigation, Corporate, and other practice groups to provide seamless client service.
• Contribute to practice growth, firm initiatives, business development, and leadership activities.
• Mentor junior attorneys and serve as a resource for developing land use and zoning talent.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Connecticut Bar license in good standing.
• 5+ years of concentrated land use and zoning law experience.
• $500K+ portable book of business with demonstrated client origination and business development success.
• Significant experience appearing before Connecticut municipal land use boards and commissions.
• Strong professional reputation within the Connecticut land use, zoning, real estate, and development community.
• Excellent advocacy, drafting, negotiation, and client-management skills.
• New York Bar admission is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to grow an established practice while benefiting from a broad legal platform and deep collaboration across complementary practice areas. We value attorneys who take ownership of client relationships, think strategically about business development, and want a meaningful voice in the growth of their practice. Your contributions can directly influence your earning potential, leadership opportunities, and long-term impact.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance