Senior Land Use & Zoning Attorney

About the Role

Join a New York real estate law firm advising developers, property owners, institutions, and investors on zoning, land use, and residential rent regulation. This role supports real estate projects through due diligence, development rights transactions, and public approval processes.

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 land use applications, including rezonings, ULURP, BSA variances and special permits, landmark matters, and environmental review.

• Coordinate with architects, consultants, community boards, elected officials, and transactional counsel throughout project review.

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

• Represent landlord-side clients in DHCR proceedings, administrative appeals, and related matters.

What We're Looking For

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

• NYC-specific zoning experience, including zoning analysis, due diligence, or land use applications.

• Admission to the New York Bar and experience representing landlords or owners.

• Experience with DHCR proceedings, owner applications, tenant complaints, or administrative appeals.

• Strong academic credentials and a demonstrated record of sustained employment.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is $250,000 to $275,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

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