Land Use & Real Estate Associate – Florida | Zoning, Entitlements & Development Strategy
A highly respected boutique land use and zoning firm is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join its growing team. This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney passionate about development, real estate, and municipal matters to work hands-on with top-tier clients and leading professionals in land use law.
The firm is known for its deep relationships across Florida’s municipalities, high-caliber client base, and strategic approach to land use and development. Associates here gain meaningful experience quickly, working across a diverse portfolio of projects from due diligence through entitlement.
What You’ll Do:
Assist clients with land use, zoning, and environmental compliance from acquisition through development
Conduct due diligence reviews and prepare formal legal opinions on property viability
Draft and submit zoning and entitlement applications (e.g., site plans, rezonings, variances, conditional use permits)
Represent clients before municipal boards, planning commissions, and local government staff
Collaborate with real estate attorneys, consultants, engineers, and planners on major development matters
What We’re Looking For:
JD from an accredited law school and active member of the Florida Bar
3–5 years of relevant experience in land use, real estate, or local government law
Strong understanding of comprehensive planning, zoning codes, and Florida entitlement processes
Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and public speaking
Detail-oriented, responsive, and comfortable working closely with clients and municipalities
What You’ll Get:
Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
Discretionary annual bonus
Health insurance with generous employer contribution
401K with employer match
Paid vacation and combined leave
Mentorship, growth, and long-term career development in a specialized, high-demand legal niche
Let’s Talk:
Send your resume and a brief overview of your background to Kaelan.dea@gogpac.com to learn more about this opportunity and whether it could be the right next step for your legal career.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
