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Associate Attorney – Land Use & Zoning Arlington County
Job Location:
Job Location:
Arlington County, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 125000 - 180000
Monthly Salary:
Experience Required:
1-3years
Experience Required:
Posted:
13 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
11 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Overview
A premier Northern Virginia commercial real estate law firm is seeking an experienced Land Use Attorney to join its active land use practice in Arlington County. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience navigating complex zoning matters and working collaboratively with municipal officials local government bodies and client teams across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent clients in land use and zoning matters including rezonings special use permits comprehensive plan amendments and conditional zoning applications.
- Interface with and build relationships with all levels of city town and county government staff planning commissions and elected officials.
- Prepare analyze and present qualitative and quantitative research for land development applications and public hearings.
- Attend and participate in evening public meetings including planning commission sessions governing body hearings and citizen outreach forums.
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Education & Licensure: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in Virginia.
- Experience: Proven experience in land use zoning and municipal practice within Northern Virginia jurisdictions.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Core Skills: Superior research analytical writing editing communication critical thinking and public presentation skills.
Professional Attributes: Highly detail-oriented with strong time-management skills and the flexibility to attend required evening meetings.
Benefits
Compensation
Salary Range: $125000 to $180000; Mid-year and Year-End Bonuses are performance-based.
The salary range for this position is determined based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience qualifications skill level and location.
Benefits
The firm offers a friendly office environment and benefits that include health insurance 401(k) profit sharing and paid time off and holidays. The hours are 9:00am 5:30pm with a one hour lunch. (37.5-hour workweek).
Physical Demands
This position primarily involves sedentary work in an office or remote setting. The employee is regularly required to sit use hands and fingers to operate computers and related equipment and communicate verbally and in writing. Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment up to 25 pounds may be required. The role may also involve bending reaching or kneeling when setting up or troubleshooting hardware. Visual acuity is necessary for prolonged use of computer monitors and diagnosing technical issues.
Required Skills:
Core Skills: Superior research analytical writing editing communication critical thinking and public presentation skills. Professional Attributes: Highly detail-oriented with strong time-management skills and the flexibility to attend required evening meetings.
Required Education:
Juris Doctor (J.D.): Required from an ABA-accredited law school. Bar Admission: Active license to practice law in Virginia (or eligible for immediate reciprocity) with familiarity with Northern Virginia court systems preferred
