Municipal / Land Use Associate

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With a legacy of over 100 years serving as the Hudson Valley’s leading law firm, we’re excited to be expanding our team, collaborating with passionate individuals that share our enthusiasm for progress, innovation, and integrity.

Municipal / Land Use Associate

Full-time associate attorney with 3+ years experience in municipal / land use law. Must have excellent writing, analytical and communication skills and be able to work with municipalities on all levels, including town, zoning and planning boards. Board meeting attendance required. Transaction real estate experience a plus.

Drafting legislation, resolutions, contracts, agreements, leases and licenses

• Reviewing documents prepared by other agencies and affiliated parties, and interacting with various other agencies.
• Representing the Town and / or its various Boards in matters before the State court, such as Article 78 proceedings.
• Performing legal research on a variety of issues, including but not limited to municipal law, contracts, civil litigation, property and land use issues, FOIL and Open Meetings Law, and procedural matters
• Communicate with town officials, engineers, and other members of the municipalities’ project team.
• Review applications submitted to the municipal boards and attend Board meetings.
• Monitor work-in-progress to ensure timely completion of all necessary tasks.

Admitted to practice law in New York state.

Salary based on experience, with benefits. Submit cover letter, writing sample and resume to josterhoudt@vandewaterlaw.com.

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