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:

1. Assist attorneys with preparation, filing, and tracking of land use and zoning applications, including rezonings, variances, special exceptions, and site plan approvals
2. Coordinate and manage submissions through local municipal and county agencies in Miami-Dade County
3. Conduct legal and regulatory research related to zoning codes, comprehensive plans, and LDRs
4. Draft correspondence, memoranda, reports, and support due diligence for real estate transactions
5. Assist with development capacity analysis and strategic roadmaps for real estate development 
6. Monitor project timelines, public hearing agendas, and deadlines
7. Communicate with clients, consultants, and government staff to advance client objectives
8. Managing and implementing community engagement strategy for complex public hearing applications
9. Takes ownership of assignments, works independently to advance matters, and keeps attorneys and clients appropriately informed

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree from a U.S.-accredited college or university
2. 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
3. Strong knowledge of local land development and zoning processes in Miami-Dade County
4. Deep relationships within municipal, county and state government in Florida
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Professional Software, GIS Tools
6. Proficiency with Municode, CodeHub, ProjectDox, and similar digital permitting/review platforms
7. Excellent research, analytical, and writing skills
8. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or similar field
2. AICP Accreditation or comparable planning industry accreditation 
3. Spanish language proficiency