Land Use & Zoning Associate (Buffalo or Rochester)

Barclay Damon

$115K — $140K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-5 years of experience in relevant fields
  • Must be licensed to practice in New York State
  • Preferred experience in land use, zoning, municipal, environmental, real estate, or litigation matters
  • Strong analytical and writing skills
  • Excellent advocacy and interpersonal communication abilities

Responsibilities

  • Represent developers, municipalities, utilities, businesses, and property owners in securing zoning and land use approvals
  • Assist clients with land use entitlements and SEQRA compliance
  • Manage state and local permitting processes
  • Engage in related litigation in land use and zoning
  • Advocate effectively before municipal boards, agencies, and courts

Benefits

  • Opportunities for written and oral advocacy
  • Experience working with diverse clients in various sectors
  • Fast-paced work environment promoting project management skills
Full Job Description
While Buffalo is preferred, candidates for the Rochester office may be considered.

The successful candidate will have one to five years of experience and be licensed to practice in New York State. Experience in land use, zoning, municipal, environmental, real estate, or litigation matters is preferred.

Our Land Use & Zoning Practice Area represents developers, municipalities, utilities, businesses, and property owners in obtaining zoning and land use approvals for projects throughout New York State. Associates work directly with clients on land use entitlements, SEQRA compliance, state and local permitting, and related litigation. The position offers substantial opportunities for both written and oral advocacy before municipal boards, agencies, and courts.

Candidates should possess strong analytical, writing, advocacy, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced practice

Salary Range: $115,000 - $140,000

This salary range represents the firm's good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for the position and does not include performance- or merit-based bonuses or other benefits offered by the firm. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's years of experience, qualifications, skill set, and office location.

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