Land Use and Real Estate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Bloomington, MN, is seeking a Land Use and Real Estate Attorney with 2-5 years of prior experience to work closely with the land use and real estate practice group. The candidate will support clients with a wide range of legal matters related to land use, zoning, environmental regulations, mining, solar, renewables, permitting, licensing, and other regulatory issues.

Duties:

• Collaborate with the land use and real estate practice group to assist clients with various legal matters.
• Represent clients before local government bodies in Minnesota and Wisconsin on environmental, land use, zoning, public finance, urban redevelopment, and historic preservation issues.
• Conduct legal research and analyze contracts, statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, and regulations.
• Prepare legal documents and provide sound legal advice based on research findings.
• Attend evening municipal meetings during the week.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited United States law school.
• Admission to practice law in the state of Minnesota.
• 2-5 years of prior experience in Land Use and/or Real Estate matters.

Education:

Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited United States law school.

Certifications:

Admission to practice law in the state of Minnesota.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and independently.
• Experience representing clients before local government bodies is preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, zoning laws, and land use policies.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and providing legal advice.

Benefits offered:

• 401(k) / Profit Sharing Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Health Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life Insurance.
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) & Bar Dues.
• Critical Illness & Group Accident Coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vision/Dental Insurance (available at employee cost).

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