Real Estate Development & Land Use Associate Lancaster, Pennsylvania $140,000–$190,000 DOE (indicative; subject to confirmation) The Opportunity An established regional law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join its Lancaster
The Opportunity
Real Estate Development & Land Use Associate
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
$140,000–$190,000 DOE (indicative; subject to confirmation)
The Opportunity
An established regional law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join its Lancaster office, with a particular focus on real estate development, zoning and land use matters.
The position offers an opportunity to represent developers, investors, property owners and commercial clients throughout the development and regulatory approval process.
The successful candidate will gain substantial client exposure and responsibility across a broad range of land use and transactional real estate matters.
The Role
Responsibilities will include:
- Advising clients on zoning, land development and land use matters.
- Representing clients before municipal boards, planning commissions and other local authorities.
- Advising on zoning ordinances, permitting and entitlement processes.
- Supporting commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions and development projects.
- Conducting regulatory due diligence.
- Drafting zoning applications, easement agreements and other real estate documentation.
- Reviewing restrictive covenants and land development submissions.
- Attending public hearings, municipal meetings and client meetings.
About You
The successful candidate will possess:
- At least two years of relevant law firm experience involving real estate development and land use matters.
- Active Pennsylvania Bar admission.
- Experience advising developers, property owners or other commercial real estate clients.
- Knowledge of zoning and land development procedures.
- Strong legal research, drafting and communication skills.
- The ability to manage matters independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
Familiarity with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code and local zoning regulations would be particularly advantageous.
Compensation & Benefits
- Indicative base salary of $140,000–$190,000, dependent on experience and subject to confirmation.
- Discretionary bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive employee benefits and retirement arrangements.
- Exposure to sophisticated real estate development and land use matters.
- Opportunities for direct client involvement and long-term professional development.