Zoning & Land Use Attorney — Hybrid Schedule & Municipal Impact

Orionplacement; Pottstown (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an attorney with Pennsylvania bar admission and at least two years in municipal law, zoning or land use, to join our regional practice based in Lansdale or Pottstown. The role involves advising municipalities and developers, drafting ordinances and documents, and serving clients across southeastern Pennsylvania with on-site onboarding and evolving hybrid flexibility.

The ideal candidate will attend evening meetings, collaborate with seasoned attorneys, and provide

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of municipal law and land use, zoning, or real estate experience.
• Experience advising clients on municipal, zoning, development, or property related matters.
• Ability and willingness to attend evening municipal meetings.
• Strong legal writing, research, communication, and client service skills.
• Ability to work primarily in person from the Lansdale or Pottstown office.

Responsibilities

• Advise municipalities and other clients on zoning, land use, real estate, and local government matters.
• Draft and review ordinances, resolutions, agreements, easements, and other municipal and real estate documents.
• Counsel clients on zoning applications, development projects, property matters, and regulatory requirements.
• Attend municipal board, council, planning, zoning, and other public meetings as needed.
• Work directly with municipal officials, developers, property owners, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Research Pennsylvania municipal, zoning, and land use laws and provide practical legal recommendations.
• Manage matters independently while collaborating with experienced attorneys across the firm.

Skills

Legal writing

Research

Communication

Client service

In-person work

Evening meetings

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking an attorney with Pennsylvania bar admission and at least two years in municipal law, zoning or land use, to join our regional practice based in Lansdale or Pottstown. The role involves advising municipalities and developers, drafting ordinances and documents, and serving clients across southeastern Pennsylvania with on-site onboarding and evolving hybrid flexibility.

The ideal candidate will attend evening meetings, collaborate with seasoned attorneys, and provide