Job Description
Job Description
Robert Half is partnering with a law firm actively looking for a skilled Commercial Real Estate & Land-Use Attorney to join their Boston office. In this role, you will work closely with municipal and local government clients, providing legal guidance on land use, zoning, and governance matters. This position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is passionate about supporting community-focused legal initiatives.
Responsibilities:
• Provide legal counsel to municipalities and local government entities on a variety of regulatory and governance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate documents related to land use, zoning, real estate, municipal bylaws, and contracts.
• Conduct legal research to support policy development, compliance strategies, and litigation preparation.
• Represent municipalities in negotiations with developers, residents, and other stakeholders.
• Offer guidance on environmental and regulatory compliance at federal, state, and local levels.
• Assist with litigation processes involving zoning disputes, land use enforcement, and other municipal legal issues.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to deliver comprehensive legal solutions.
• Monitor and stay informed about updates in municipal, zoning, land use, and environmental law.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in municipal law, land use, zoning, or environmental law.
• Proficient in handling real estate and title matters in a municipal context.
• Strong legal research, writing, and document drafting abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
• Previous experience representing municipalities or government entities is an advantage.
• Licensed attorney with expertise in civil litigation, land use planning, and environmental law.