Senior Land Use & Zoning Attorney

About the Role

Join a New York real estate law firm's land use practice, advising developers, property owners, institutions, and investors on zoning and development matters. Your work will help clients assess sites, structure development rights transactions, and secure approvals for projects across New York City.

What You'll Do

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

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

• Prepare and manage discretionary approval applications, including ULURP, BSA variances and special permits, landmark matters, and environmental review.

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

• Work with transactional attorneys on real estate acquisitions and development projects.

• Advise owners and developers on rent regulation matters, due diligence, tenant buyouts, building vacates, and demolition projects.

What We're Looking For

• Four to ten years of experience in New York City zoning and residential rent regulatory law, including Rent Stabilization, ETPA, and HSTPA.

• New York Bar admission and hands-on experience with zoning analyses, land use applications, and DHCR proceedings.

• Experience representing landlords or owners, with knowledge of acquisition due diligence and development projects.

• Strong academic credentials and a record of sustained employment with prior employers.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $250,000 to $275,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid role based in New York, New York, with three in-office days per week. Wednesday and Thursday are anchor days.