Attorney – Public Sector and Redevelopment Attorney

Pay: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected law firm with decades of leadership in public finance and redevelopment.
• Work on sophisticated, high-impact projects that help shape communities throughout New Jersey.
• Advise municipalities, public agencies, and private developers on complex legal matters with meaningful impact.
• Enjoy significant client interaction, autonomy, and responsibility from day one.
• Collaborate with an experienced, supportive team that values mentorship, professional growth, and long-term success.
• Comprehensive benefits package including employer-funded HSA, retirement plan, onsite gym, generous insurance coverage, and bonus potential.

Location: This is a full-time onsite opportunity based in Roseland, New Jersey, where you'll work closely with an accomplished legal team while building strong relationships with clients throughout the state.

Note: Candidates must be admitted to practice law in New Jersey and have 3+ years of directly relevant experience in municipal law and/or redevelopment law.

About Us

We are a well-established New Jersey law firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence in public finance, redevelopment, municipal law, land use, litigation, and related practice areas. We partner with both public and private sector clients on complex, community-shaping projects and are committed to delivering innovative legal solutions while fostering a collaborative, supportive workplace where attorneys can grow their careers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise municipalities, public entities, and private clients on municipal and redevelopment law matters.
• Counsel clients regarding public contracting, procurement, affordable housing, and public finance.
• Structure and negotiate redevelopment agreements and complex commercial transactions.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, ordinances, resolutions, redevelopment plans, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal guidance involving land use, tax incentives, and redevelopment financing.
• Attend municipal, redevelopment, and other public meetings, including occasional evening meetings.
• Manage multiple client matters while delivering exceptional legal analysis and client service.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas on sophisticated public and private sector projects.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New Jersey Bar license.
• 3+ years of municipal law and/or redevelopment law experience.
• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Experience advising municipalities, public entities, developers, or related clients.
• Interest or experience in public finance is preferred.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working collaboratively.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll work alongside respected attorneys on meaningful projects that directly impact communities across New Jersey. We offer challenging legal work, strong mentorship, a collaborative culture, excellent benefits, and long-term career growth while giving you the opportunity to build lasting client relationships and take on sophisticated legal matters.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance