Rubin Rudman, a prominent mid-sized law firm based in Boston, is seeking an associate with at least five years of experience to join our Environmental & Land Use practice. The ideal candidate will have substantive experience advising property owners and developers, investors, and other clients on project development, permitting, zoning, subdivision, and other land use matters, environmental regulatory matters, and real property disputes. Experience appearing before zoning boards, planning boards, conservation commissions, and state and federal agencies is required. Candidates must also have experience handling administrative appeals and with litigation practice in state court (including Land Court) and federal court.

 

Responsibilities

• Develop permitting strategies
• Secure project approvals
• Navigate zoning, environmental and other regulatory requirements of projects
• Handle any real property disputes that may affect or delay development projects
• Work closely with environmental consultants, engineers, architects, planners, and other technical professionals throughout the permitting and regulatory process and related appeals

 

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school; admission and good standing with the Massachusetts Bar
• 5+ years’ ​experience in environmental and land use at a respected law firm (regional, national, or boutique)
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills (writing sample required)
• Ability to manage multiple matters proactively and independently within a team-based setting

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Compensation

The firm’s expected salary range for this position is $175,000-$225,000. Actual salary will be determined based on education, experience, internal equity and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.

The firm offers benefits including comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, and paid time off and holidays.

 

Location

This is a hybrid role based in our Boston office at 53 State Street.

 

Why Rubin Rudman

With 100 attorneys and more than 70 business professionals, we’re growing with intention—attracting smart, driven people who value teamwork and the freedom to serve clients their way. You’ll find opportunities for innovation and growth—no matter your title—backed by competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits,
and a culture where people truly have your back.

 

This job description is intended to be general and will evolve over time. The description is subject to periodic updating. At management’s discretion, the employee may be assigned different or additional duties from time to time. This position is a non-exempt role and work occasionally requires more than 35 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.

 

Qualified applicants must be able to complete essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation(s).

 

Rubin Rudman is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.