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Real Estate Land Use Associate

Job Description:

Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting a senior associate to join the Real Estate practice group in our Princeton office. This attorney will be involved in land use development work and related real estate matters in New Jersey. New Jersey bar admission or eligibility to waive in is required. 

We are seeking candidates with at least five years of experience in representing clients before zoning and planning boards. Regular responsibilities to include assisting clients with preparation and submission of zoning applications, counseling clients on local procedures to prosecute land use applications, interacting with client consulting team and governing agencies, preparing and handling entitlement hearings before governing agencies, drafting and negotiating entitlement related documents, and assisting clients to comply with entitlement conditions of approval. Excellent academic credentials as well as strong interpersonal and presentation skills, the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently, and a proven ability to produce top quality work is required. 

If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply online and include your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, deal sheet including representative agencies and boards, and writing sample.

About Faegre Drinker:
Faegre Drinker is an international law firm designed for clients. With over1,300 legal and consulting professionals in 22 locations spanning the globe, webring our clients fresh, workable ideas to support their most complex business and legal challenges. Our client focus and trust in one another is grounded in a culture of collaboration, collegiality, civility, respect, diversity and inclusion. We welcome colleagues who think creatively, embrace complex challenges and constantly strive to improve.

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws.  Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.
 
We are committed to providing equitable access to employment for all and welcome qualified applicants with disabilities who meet the qualifications oft he job, with or without reasonable accommodations.  If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to recruiting@faegredrinker.com to let us know the nature of your request.

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