Land Use Counsel

The Office of General Counsel is seeking a law firm to provide land use counsel services for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The selected firm will represent the Commonwealth in land use matters for the Commonwealth-owned universities and the Office of the Chancellor. The firm must have expertise in all aspects of land use, zoning laws, and real estate transactions. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option to renew for up to two additional years. The firm will be required to provide legal services, including representation in land use matters, and perform all tasks necessary to successfully represent the Commonwealth. • The firm must have at least ten years of experience in the land use, land development, and zoning field. • The firm must possess all expertise in-house and may not rely on subcontractors or third-party counsel to provide expertise in any of the relevant practice areas. • The firm must not have a conflict of interest with any of the parties involved in the transaction. • The firm must be able to work with and represent the Commonwealth universities in all land use, land development, and zoning needs with all necessary authorities. • The firm must have significant experience in providing land development, land use, and zoning services for large-scale capital projects for a college or university.