Land Use – Associate (Junior to Mid-Level) – Denver

Greenberg Traurig•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for an Associate in the Land Use Practice of our Denver office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients from a variety of industries across the country including energy, aerospace, mining, hospitality and outdoor recreation.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in land use, zoning, real estate development, or related regulatory matters
Experience with entitlement and permitting processes, including interaction with municipal and governmental authorities
Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills as well as exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritize a diverse workload.
Candidates must be admitted to the Colorado Bar or eligible for prompt admission.

Nice To Haves

Experience drafting land use applications, development agreements, zoning analyses, and related materials is preferred
Familiarity with Colorado land use laws and local regulatory frameworks is a plus

Responsibilities

Work with clients from a variety of industries across the country including energy, aerospace, mining, hospitality and outdoor recreation.
Advise landowners, developers, joint venture partners, and entrepreneurs at virtually all stages in the land development process, from due diligence for acquisitions and finance matters, to acquiring development rights in site assemblages, to completing subdivisions, and obtaining zoning and other land use entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy.
Assist clients in meeting federal, state and local environmental mandates for assessment and in obtaining environmental permits that support land use approvals.