Senior Land Use & Zoning Attorney

About the Role

Join a New York real estate law practice advising developers, property owners, institutions, and investors on zoning, land use, and rent-regulatory matters. Your work will support real estate acquisitions and development projects, from initial due diligence through approvals and related proceedings.

What You'll Do

• Conduct zoning due diligence and prepare written analyses of permitted use, floor area, bulk, height, and setbacks.

• Advise on development rights transactions, including air rights and zoning lot development agreements.

• Prepare and manage land use applications and approvals, including rezonings, special permits, variances, environmental review, and landmark matters.

• Coordinate with architects, consultants, community boards, and elected officials throughout public review.

• Work with transactional attorneys on acquisitions and development projects, including matters involving regulated residential properties.

• Handle rent-regulatory proceedings and advise owners on acquisition due diligence, tenant buyouts, building vacates, and demolition projects.

What We're Looking For

• Four to ten years of experience in NYC residential rent-regulatory law, including Rent Stabilization, ETPA, and HSTPA, and at least three years of NYC zoning and land use experience.

• Strong working knowledge of the NYC Zoning Resolution and experience with zoning analyses, land use applications, and DHCR proceedings.

• Experience representing landlords, owners, or developers, including in acquisition due diligence and related real estate matters.

• Admission to the New York Bar and strong academic credentials.

• A record of sustained employment and professional commitment; be prepared to explain any employment gaps.

• Prior real estate industry experience is valued.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range: $250,000 to $275,000. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid, based in New York, New York, with three days per week in the office and Wednesday and Thursday as anchor days.