Real Estate and Zoning Specialist

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Birchwood Law Full time
Job Overview

Birchwood Law is seeking a highly skilled Land Use and Zoning Attorney to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in zoning, land use litigation, municipal law, eminent domain, entitlements, and development agreements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise clients on matters involving real estate, zoning, and land use in the Chicagoland area, including property acquisition, zoning, development, code compliance, and dispute resolution.
  • Conduct comprehensive zoning analyses and provide strategic counsel on land use regulations, zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, development agreements, annexations, and other related matters.
  • Represent clients before municipal and county boards on rezoning petitions, variances, special use permits, and appeals related to zoning and building determinations.
  • Represent clients in land use litigation.
  • Represent clients at administrative hearings throughout the Chicagoland area.
  • Represent clients before governmental bodies and agencies in zoning and land use hearings and proceedings.
  • Collaborate with project teams, including architects, engineers, and planners, to ensure client projects move along efficiently.
Requirements
  • Illinois licensed attorney, in good standing.
  • At least 5 years of experience in zoning, land use litigation, municipal law, eminent domain, entitlements, and development agreements.
  • Comfortable representing clients before a wide range of municipal and county boards and commissions on zoning matters, as well as in administrative hearings and land use litigation.
  • Ethical, professional, courteous, and highly reliable.
  • Strong writing, negotiation, and public speaking skills.
  • Experience negotiating with local municipalities, neighboring owners, and neighborhood organizations.
  • Reliable mode of transportation and comfortable attending meetings and hearings throughout the Chicagoland area.
About Birchwood Law

Birchwood Law is a zoning and land use law firm serving the Greater Chicago area. Our services are tailored to assist clients with overcoming complex zoning barriers that stand in the way of business and development.



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