Municipal and Land Use Attorney

Municipal and Land Use Attorney

Portland, Maine

Drummond Woodsum seeks an attorney to join its longstanding municipal and land use practice at its Portland, Maine office. Our practice group uses a team-based approach to advise towns, cities and private clients on land use, zoning, environmental, subdivision and land use permitting matters, as well as matters involving Maine’s right-to-know law, elections, real estate, property taxation, municipal finance, labor and employment, and litigation. Our attorneys frequently interact with and appear before public officials, both elected and appointed, as well as public boards, councils and local and state permitting authorities.

Candidates must have outstanding academic credentials, excellent research and writing skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to manage and work well on a team. Admission to the Maine Bar is strongly preferred. We are seeking candidates with 3-5 years of experience in municipal, land use, and/or real estate law; however, applicants with less experience may also be considered. Candidates who have completed judicial clerkships are encouraged to apply. To apply, please click apply or submit a letter of interest and a resume to [email protected]. No phone calls, please. All inquiries are held in the strictest of confidence.

Drummond Woodsum is a full-service law firm with more than 100 attorneys and consultants providing a wide range of services for our clients, which range from some of the nation’s largest corporations to small start-up companies, financial institutions, Tribal Nations and Tribal enterprises, municipalities, school districts, and individuals. We recognize that our greatest asset is our people so we have intentionally created an environment where personal and professional growth are encouraged and fostered through mentorship and a respect for work-life balance.  Drummond Woodsum offers a generous benefits package including a choice of medical plans with wellness reimbursements, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k)/Profit Sharing plan, on-site covered parking, and more. We look forward to hearing from you.

Drummond Woodsum is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, veteran’s status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Our Firm’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Drummond Woodsum makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, disabled individuals and covered veterans. EOE M/F/V/D