Land Use/Real Estate Partner or Senior Associate - Verrus : Job Details

Job Opportunity: Land Use/Real Estate Partner or Senior Associate

Location: Concord, New Hampshire

Salary: Depends on the size of portable book that is brought, please bare in mind the salary estimation on this ad is based on the senior associate role ( as partners will be higher).

Position Overview:

A prominent law firm in Concord is seeking an experienced Land Use/Real Estate Attorney to join its thriving practice as a Lateral Partner or Senior Associate, depending on qualifications and book of business. This is an exciting opportunity to work on land use, real estate, and transactional projects for developers, public agencies, and private clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on land use entitlements, zoning, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Represent clients in hearings before planning commissions, city councils, and other government entities.
• Negotiate and draft development agreements, easements, and real estate transaction documents.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on complex development and transactional projects.

Qualifications for Lateral Partners:

• 8+ years of experience in land use, real estate, and transactional work.
• A minimum $300,000+ book of business.
• Proven success in hearings, permitting processes, and client relationship management.
• Admission to the bar and in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction.

Qualifications for Senior Associates:

• 3-6 years of substantial experience in transactional real estate and land use matters.
• A smaller book of business ($100,000–$150,000).
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with potential for growth.

What the Firm Offers:

• Competitive compensation with equity or non-equity partnership options for lateral partners.
• We have a compensation system that provides performance-based income and does not create a “ceiling” for equity and non-equity partners (members).
• A flexible work schedule to accommodate individual needs, including hybrid arrangements and tailored support to help you achieve work-life balance.
• A collaborative, dynamic environment that fosters professional growth and mentorship.

New Hampshire offers:

• No Sales or use tax
• No Broad-based personal income tax
• No Capital gains tax
• US News & World Report rated New Hampshire #1 state in the Northeast and #4 in the nation across key metrics of health and safety, affordability, natural environment and more.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume, and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications to [email protected] or apply using the link.