Land Use and Development Manager

Position Overview:

Land Use and Development Consultant will support the Firm's Real Estate and Land Use Group. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in local land development processes within Miami-Dade County and experience navigating regulatory frameworks, zoning and development applications, and aligning client business objectives with local government policy objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assist attorneys with preparation, filing, and tracking of land use and zoning applications, including rezonings, variances, special exceptions, and site plan approvals

* Coordinate and manage submissions through local municipal and county agencies in Miami-Dade County

* Conduct legal and regulatory research related to zoning codes, comprehensive plans, and LDRs

* Draft correspondence, memoranda, reports, and support due diligence for real estate transactions

* Assist with development capacity analysis and strategic roadmaps for real estate development

* Monitor project timelines, public hearing agendas, and deadlines

* Communicate with clients, consultants, and government staff to advance client objectives

* Managing and implementing community engagement strategy for complex public hearing applications

* Takes ownership of assignments, works independently to advance matters, and keeps attorneys and clients appropriately informed

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree from a U.S.

-accredited college or university

* Minimum of 10+ years of experience in land use, zoning, or planning, either in local government or private sector within South Florida, including experience in management

* Strong knowledge of local land development and zoning processes in Miami-Dade County

* Deep relationships within municipal, county and state government in Florida

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Professional Software, GIS Tools

* Proficiency with Municode, Code Hub, Project Dox, and similar digital permitting/review platforms

* Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills

* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or similar field

* AICP Accreditation or comparable planning industry accreditation

* Spanish language proficiency