Land Use Associate (Junior to Mid-Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Land Use Associate (Junior to Mid-Level) for its Denver, Colorado office. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work with clients from diverse industries, including energy, aerospace, mining, hospitality, and outdoor recreation.

Duties

• Assist with land use, zoning, and real estate development matters.
• Engage in entitlement and permitting processes with municipal and governmental authorities.
• Draft land use applications, development agreements, and zoning analyses.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in land use, zoning, real estate development, or related regulatory matters.
• Familiarity with Colorado land use laws and local regulatory frameworks is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage a diverse workload.
• Admission to the Colorado Bar or eligibility for prompt admission.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to the Colorado Bar or eligible for prompt admission.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a diverse workload.

Benefits

• Health insurance with an optional HSA.
• Short term and long term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401K plan.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary accident, life, disability, critical illness, and cancer insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Commuter and transit programs in certain markets.

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