Land Use & Zoning Associate Attorney (2+ Years) – Miami, FL - 425696

Job ID: 425696

Practice area:- Environmental and Land Use - General,Land Use & Zoning

Land Use & Zoning Associate Attorney (2 Years) – Real Estate Development Practice | Miami, FL

Keywords: Land Use Attorney, Land Use and Zoning Attorney, Environmental Attorney, Real Estate Development Attorney, Zoning Attorney, Miami legal jobs, Florida legal jobs, Attorney jobs FL, Florida Bar required, Law firm land use associate, Partner-track position, lawyer

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A well-established commercial law firm is seeking a Land Use & Zoning Associate Attorney with 2 years of experience to join its Miami, Florida office. This opportunity offers sophisticated land use, zoning, permitting, and real estate development work while representing developers, property owners, and commercial clients on high-profile residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

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Job Overview

A respected commercial law firm is expanding its Environmental and Land Use Practice and seeks a talented Land Use & Zoning Associate Attorney to assist clients with development approvals, zoning matters, permitting issues, and land development strategies. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced real estate and land use attorneys while advising clients on complex development projects throughout Florida.

This position provides meaningful client interaction, significant responsibility, and the opportunity to build a sophisticated practice involving land use planning, zoning approvals, permitting, and development regulations. Attorneys seeking Miami legal jobs with a respected real estate development practice will find an outstanding opportunity for long-term professional growth.

Based in Florida, this commercial law firm works in the areas of hospitality, mortgage banking, energy, healthcare, real estate funds, transportation, retail, sports and entertainment, construction, software, telecom and technology, real estate, non-profits, environmental, and automotive.

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Duties

• Prepare and process development applications for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments.

• Represent clients before local government agencies regarding zoning, planning, and land development approvals.

• Assist clients with permitting, licensing, and code enforcement matters.

• Manage ancillary land development and entitlement matters throughout project lifecycles.

• Conduct legal research involving zoning ordinances, environmental regulations, and land use laws.

• Draft legal memoranda, applications, correspondence, and supporting documentation.

• Collaborate with developers, engineers, architects, planners, consultants, and government officials.

• Advise clients regarding development strategies, regulatory compliance, and project approvals.

• Monitor changes in land use regulations and provide practical legal guidance.

• Manage multiple development matters while maintaining exceptional client service and meeting project deadlines.

• Participate in client development initiatives and strengthen long-term professional relationships.

• Support sophisticated commercial real estate development projects across multiple industries.

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Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of land use, zoning, environmental, or real estate development experience.

• Active admission to the Florida Bar.

• Experience preparing development applications and obtaining land use approvals.

• Experience handling permitting, zoning, and code enforcement matters.

• Major law firm or public sector experience preferred.

• Strong academic credentials.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong organizational and project management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters while working collaboratively with clients and project teams.

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Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

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Certifications

• Active admission to the Florida Bar.

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Skills

• Land use law.

• Zoning and planning.

• Real estate development.

• Environmental law.

• Permitting and entitlements.

• Code enforcement.

• Development applications.

• Legal research and drafting.

• Client counseling.

• Project management.

• Strong analytical reasoning.

• Written and verbal communication.

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Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Continuing legal education support.

• Long-term career advancement opportunities.

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Why Join This Firm?

This respected commercial law firm has earned a strong reputation for advising businesses across numerous industries, including real estate, hospitality, healthcare, transportation, energy, technology, retail, construction, environmental law, and commercial development. Attorneys work on sophisticated land use and zoning matters while collaborating with experienced professionals representing developers and businesses on significant projects throughout Florida.

The firm's collaborative culture emphasizes professional development, client service, mentorship, and meaningful responsibility. Associates receive direct client exposure, sophisticated development work, and opportunities to build long-term careers while progressing toward a Partner-track position. This Land Use Attorney opportunity is actively interviewing qualified candidates seeking Miami legal jobs, Florida legal jobs, and a rewarding career within a premier real estate development practice.

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